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As people who have turned to Christ for salvation from our sins, we have all felt it. That yearning for something to fill the emptiness in our souls cries out for us to do something about it. We have found that only knowing Christ is sufficient. Perhaps you tried other things along the way before you came to your ultimate conclusion. Many do. There may be somethings things that appear to bring the satisfaction that we are looking for. The temporary relief that can come from artificial stimulants such as drugs or alcohol can deceive us into thinking we have found the answer. But then we discover the relief is only temporary and becomes harder and harder to achieve.
The pursuit of pleasure via other means leads us to travel and adventures and new experiences that are indeed thrilling, but still are only temporary. The accumulation of wealth may appear for some to be the epitome of fulfillment,
but there is story after story of wealthy, but unhappy people. Others believe they can fill the void with more seemingly noble things, such as a successful career, a thriving family, or altruistic endeavors. As satisfying as those things may sometimes feel, still the disappointments and shortcomings that come with them still leave us aware that we still lack that ingredient that fills the emptiness in our hearts.
As Christians, we are given a purpose for living and the source for abundant and meaningful life on this earth. We are recipients of a joy and fulfillment that can come from no other source except knowing the person of Jesus and being saved from the punishment of our sins. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
But still, we are still conscious of the fact that as long as we are in this fallen world, there will always be something lacking.
C.S. Lewis in his book “Mere Christianity,” wrote:
Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger; well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim; well, there is such a thing as water. . . .
If I find in myself a desire that no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. If none of my earthly pleasures satisfy it,
that does not prove that the universe is a fraud. Probably, earthly pleasures were never meant
to satisfy it, but only to arouse it, to suggest the real thing.
May we live out our lives on this earth as testimonies of the changing power of God's grace, and may we point others to the abundant life that is found in Christ.
But may we also testify to the truth that something greater awaits those who have placed their trust in Christ. And that something greater is the reason why death loses its sting and is swallowed up in victory. May this Easter season be a time when this truth is proclaimed.
With love, Pastor Scott
Men’s Breakfast ~ Saturday March 2 @ 8:30 am
Women’s Breakfast ~ Saturday, March 9 @ 9:00 am
Team Meetings ~ Tuesday, March 19 @ 6:00 pm
Church Council ~ Tuesday, March 19 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Night ~ Friday, March 22 @ 7:00 pm
Wave Hello to this summer's
VBS - Vacation Bible School 2024
BREAKER ROCK BEACH!
This summer’s VBS, is scheduled for July 14 - 19 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Say yes to VBS! Join us at Breaker Rock Beach for six nights of adventure, and fun – worship, Bible study, crafts, games, music, missions, friends, and more! The best part is that the entire 6 days are designed especially for kids age 3 (before June 1, 2024) through those students who will just be completing 6th grade!
This year at VBS, Kids will learn to recognize the difference between what the world says is true and what God says is true and will be challenged to know that God’s truth never changes! They will also learn that everyone needs Jesus and learn to speak the truth in love.
Mark your calendars today, and registration will begin June 1, 2024.
We hope to see everyone at the beach!
VBS - Vacation Bible School 2024
BREAKER ROCK BEACH!
This summer’s VBS, is scheduled for July 14 - 19 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Say yes to VBS! Join us at Breaker Rock Beach for six nights of adventure, and fun – worship, Bible study, crafts, games, music, missions, friends, and more! The best part is that the entire 6 days are designed especially for kids age 3 (before June 1, 2024) through those students who will just be completing 6th grade!
This year at VBS, Kids will learn to recognize the difference between what the world says is true and what God says is true and will be challenged to know that God’s truth never changes! They will also learn that everyone needs Jesus and learn to speak the truth in love.
Mark your calendars today, and registration will begin June 1, 2024.
We hope to see everyone at the beach!
Here at SRBC, we collect a Fellowship Offering on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This offering is used for emergency needs and financial assistance for those in need. This has been a great ministry of our church through the years, and we just want to remind you that we are continuing to collect this offering. There is a basket marked Fellowship Fund on the communion table, or you may send in your offering specified as Fellowship Fund. We still focus on the offering on the 3rd Sunday, but you may give at any time.
March 24 ~ Palm Sunday
9:15 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
1:00 pm ~ Easter Egg Hunt
9:15 am ~ Sunday School
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
1:00 pm ~ Easter Egg Hunt
March 28 ~ Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
March 29 ~ Good Friday
Church Open for Meditation
Church Open for Meditation
March 31 ~ Easter Sunday
7:30 am ~ Sunrise Service @ Shellabarger park
8:00 am ~ Breakfast
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
No Evening Activities
7:30 am ~ Sunrise Service @ Shellabarger park
8:00 am ~ Breakfast
10:30 am ~ Morning Worship
No Evening Activities
AWANA MINUTE
February this year was truly not a typical snowy, wintery, icy month. It is hard to believe that Spring seems to be making its way into our lives. There are only a few months left in our AWANA year.
The clubbers have been growing in their knowledge of Jesus and his love for them always.
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp
Co-commander
February this year was truly not a typical snowy, wintery, icy month. It is hard to believe that Spring seems to be making its way into our lives. There are only a few months left in our AWANA year.
The clubbers have been growing in their knowledge of Jesus and his love for them always.
- FEB. 7 Clubbers brought in non-perishable foods to help refill our Church’s food pantry along with wearing their favorite sports gear for our soup ‘er bowl theme night.
- FEB. 21, we had fun playing glow-in-the-dark games in the Fellowship Hall for Glow Night.
- FEB. 23, the Sparks grades K – 2) crashed the Church, ready to have fun. They came to experience their Sparks late Night out party, a night full of age-appropriate devotions, games and activities geared for them to have lots of fun. Thank you to all Leaders, and Lit’s, who helped to make this event fun!
- Clubbers are purchasing and working hard designing, creating, and getting their Grand Prix cars ready for the upcoming Grand Prix race on Wednesday, March 20 @ 6:05 pm. The congregation, clubbers families & friends are invited to join us at the race! Come cheer on clubbers as they race their cars and show off what they’ve created for this fun event. If you can volunteer on the day of the race to set up or take down, please let Michelle or Tere know.
- Our leaders continue to bring joy, enthusiasm, and love to club each week and continue to make Awana a place that kids love. It is such a blessing to help children memorize scripture and work through their Awana books.
Cool with Christ,
Tere Sharp
Co-commander
We have added a fellowship opportunity for 5th and 6th graders, who will meet the same time as the youth group, on Sunday nights from 6 to 8 pm. All 5th and 6th graders are welcome.
Our group continues to thrive! Youth from SRBC and the neighborhood come together on Sunday evenings to play games, eat snacks, pray for each other, share a few laughs, and dig into a Bible lesson and how it applies to us. Christ is the center of our Group, and we would like youth grades 7th – 12th to come hang out with us Sunday evenings from 6 pm – 8 pm and bring your friends! Check us out, you'll find a space that you're welcome and appreciated. We will be intentional with pushing each other towards Christ
Camp Scioto Hills is a great Christian Camp in southern Ohio where our kids can go to make new friendships and strengthen their walk in Christ.
If you are interested in going, please sign up as soon as possible, as they do fill up quickly! There is a discount if you register before March 31st. Scholarship money is available. If you have any questions, please see
Donna Arrigo.
If you are interested in going, please sign up as soon as possible, as they do fill up quickly! There is a discount if you register before March 31st. Scholarship money is available. If you have any questions, please see
Donna Arrigo.
Thanks to a history of generous donations to the America for Christ (AFC) Offering, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has provided financial support to American Baptist churches and affiliated organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico year after year. Some examples of the positive impact your dollars have had on our beloved communities:
- Funding direct assistance to the residents of Youngstown, Ohio, that included food boxes, meals for children, clothing banks and distribution of commodities such as diapers, school supplies, clothing, and housewares.
- Funding youth education and enrichment programs as well as senior services that deliver lunches, health education, and socialization opportunities, and groceries in bulk through a food pantry, among other things, to communities in and around Kansas City, Kansas.
- Funding Rainbow Acres, a faith-based residential community with a wide range of programs for developmentally disabled adults from more than 15 states and representing an array of faith backgrounds including American Baptists.
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