Church guide

Church please remember sister Carolyn Rester (Bro. Mike Rester's wife) in your prayers. She had surgery at UAB on Friday and it went well but hasn't been discharged yet due to complications with getting her blood pressure regulated.

The Cullman County Sheriff's Office will host a Church Safety Class, Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. The class will focus on the steps a church and congregation can take to prevent imminent danger from occurring. It is encouraged that 2 to 4 members of a church attend who may make up a security team. To register or for more information, email Deputy Bradley Williams at [email protected], or call 256-734-0342. Please email your name, how many are attending in your group and which church you attend.

Update from Bro. Dennis!!! I am so very grateful for a good report today from my urologist in Birmingham!! The scans done last week show no cancer other than in the prostate!! But since the biopsy shows that the nature of the cancer has changed and become more aggressive - something that is rare (as only I can do!) - I have opted to have surgery to remove the prostate with the possibility of some radiation therapy after the surgery. The surgery will be on Tuesday, September 24th, at UAB Highlands. Thank you for your prayers!! And to God goes all the glory!!

From the West Cullman Baptist Association: Please bring your children/youth to this program. You do not have to have a WMU or children's missions group(s) to learn with us. It would be good to dress in Christmas colors. We do need you to call Vicki at the WCBA with a head count from your church by July 29, 2019. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Thank you so much. We are very excited that you will attend.

An update from Bro. Dennis Trimble: Greetings, Brothers - I heard Wednesday afternoon from the radiologist who did the bone scan Monday and there were what she termed "questionable findings" in the thoracic and lumbar areas of my spine (middle and lower back). As a result, I will be having CT scans of those two areas Friday afternoon at the UAB location in Gardendale. I am still scheduled to see my urologist at Kirklin Clinic Thursday to get the full report and to discuss where we go from here. Your and your church's continued prayers are much appreciated. Two things are certain...life can get interesting!!...and the Lord is still in control!!! I'll keep you informed as I know more. Blessings! Bro. D.

There will be no Wednesday night services this week due to the July 4th holiday - enjoy this time with family and friends! Be safe and God Bless! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is from Bro. Dennis Trimble: Good Morning, Brothers - As most of you know, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, Since that time, the cancer had been closely monitored to watch for any changes. A biopsy done last Wednesday shows that changes have taken place that require further action. As a result, I will be having a bone scan on Monday, July 1, at UAB, and then will see my urologist at Kirklin Clinic on Thursday, July 11, to discuss treatment options. Although the results of the biopsy were not what were hoped and were a surprise, I'm thankful that nothing catches our God by surprise. My faith and hope rests securely in Him. Because of Jesus, no matter what happens, I win in Him! I ask that you and the church you serve remember me as you pray. Blessings to you, brethren! Bro. D.

Saddle up and come join us for a Wild West VBS at Mt Joy. June 9th - 14th at 5:30 pm. Kids will learn about the good news of God’s love—the gospel. Theme Verse: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). Everyone is welcome.

Written by a pastor from another church: The Empty Pew It is hard to imagine a time when churches did not have air conditioning, running water, cushioned chairs or pews. A church where there was a bucket of water in the corner with a dipper that everyone shared. The windows would be opened in the heat and people would crowd together for warmth in the winter. If you had to use the bathroom, you would have to make the long journey to the outhouse. Yet with all of these inconveniences, Sundays use to be a time when people gathered at the church house to hear God’s Word. Many churches didn’t have Sunday School or youth programs and everyone was in the sanctuary to worship, hear God’s Word, and be together. Pews were filled and I heard a lady this past weekend say she remembered when there was no more room in the church, people gathered outside by the windows and doors to hear the preacher preach the Word. God was a priority. Family was a priority. People will say, “It was a simpler time back then.” Was it? People worked hard from sun up to sun down, most families were fortunate to have one car, and most items were handmade. Yet with everything they had to do on any given day, they made time for God and church. Unfortunately today, it seems God and church is no longer a priority in too many families. The empty pew is becoming more common in churches throughout our nation. I have heard it said the church needs to change with the times, the church needs to cater to the people, the church needs more programs, the church...... Whatever happened to the thought of the church raising disciples and ministering to the community? Whatever happened to the church being a place where people came to greet one another to share the Word of God and to encourage one another in a life of holiness and righteousness? Whatever happened to people wanting to serve instead of being served? The empty pew breaks my heart. Are people just too busy for God or do they just not care anymore? Either way, as more and more churches close their doors and people begin to remember when there use to be a place where God’s people would gather, one day when all the church doors are closed, maybe then, just maybe, people will once again rediscover their thirst to know who God is and to be with one another for worship and prayer.

Amen!!! 🙌🙌🙌

May we always remember and honor those who served our great country this Memorial Day holiday weekend and everyday!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🙌🙌

Look at all these beautiful princesses!!! 👑💞👗🙌🎉

~Princess with a Purpose Party~ All little girls are invited to this event today!!! 👑💞👗👑🙌 👑 💞👗 🙌🎉🎉🎉

We are having some of the best teaching in our Wednesday Night Bible Study class under Bro Mike Rester. We would love to have you join us tonight at 7 pm. You will certainly receive a blessing!!!

Last night's cake decorating class ~ look at all those beautifully decorated cakes 🎂😊🙌😍💕❤️️🎂

Cake decorating class last Tuesday night ~ more pics. Look at all that talent! 🎂 🐰 🙌 ✝️

Cake decorating class last Tuesday night ~ Teresa and Evelene making cute little clowns. They make it look so easy.

Cake decorating class last Tuesday night ~ Teresa and Evelene making cute little clowns. They make it look so easy.

Men's Wild Game Supper Part 3

Singing tonight, November 4th, 2018 by the gospel group “One Accord”. More videos to follow.

Lots of old timey items....

An old timey washing machine....Jurl and Evelene