This season of life that we are going through has created in many of us feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction. We are tired of discussions about masks and vaccinations. We are burdened by the threats to our health and vitality. We are impatient for the day when life will return to normal. We are instilled with an awareness that is not how life is supposed to be.
C. S. Lewis, in his classic, “Mere Christianity,” writes this: 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 the assurance of our salvation and the reality of our relationship with Jesus be that which sets us apart from those whose expectations about life have left them disappointed and bitter. May the smile on your face and mine, despite all of these negative emotions, be a light that shines in the darkness of a fallen world.
And may the promise of a restored world, a new heaven and a new earth, compel us to share the gospel with an urgency we have never felt before. And through it all, may God receive glory, honor and praise from His people who love and trust Him. With Love, Pastor Scott
C. S. Lewis, in his classic, “Mere Christianity,” writes this: 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 the assurance of our salvation and the reality of our relationship with Jesus be that which sets us apart from those whose expectations about life have left them disappointed and bitter. May the smile on your face and mine, despite all of these negative emotions, be a light that shines in the darkness of a fallen world.
And may the promise of a restored world, a new heaven and a new earth, compel us to share the gospel with an urgency we have never felt before. And through it all, may God receive glory, honor and praise from His people who love and trust Him. With Love, Pastor Scott
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Women’s breakfast is meeting again on Saturday, September 11, at 9 am.
There will be lots fellowship with women of the church.
Please plan to join us!
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. Thank you for remembering those in need.
The Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio will be October 12-13 in Columbus.
See Pastor Scott if you are interested in attending.
Registration deadline is October 1.
The Following is a list of items our food pantry needs:
Deodorant
Bar Soap
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Ketchup
Mustard
Cake mix & icing
Canned fruit
Can meats
Pork and beans
Can vegetables
Mustard
Mashed potatoes
Peanut butter
Stuffing
Sugar
Flour
Tuna Helper
Thank you for your support of this ministry.
Deodorant
Bar Soap
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Ketchup
Mustard
Cake mix & icing
Canned fruit
Can meats
Pork and beans
Can vegetables
Mustard
Mashed potatoes
Peanut butter
Stuffing
Sugar
Flour
Tuna Helper
Thank you for your support of this ministry.
There will be no activities on the evening of September 5 so that families may take advantage of the extended holiday weekend.
In observance of Labor Day the church office will be closed Monday,
September 6, 2021.
There will be no activities on the evening of September 5 so that families may take advantage of the extended holiday weekend.
In observance of Labor Day the church office will be closed Monday,
September 6, 2021.
COME BE A PART OF OUR MINISTRY
Our preschool is in need of substitute teachers.
If you know of anyone available who has a
high school diploma, willing to get fingerprints
and background checks, please contact
Carol Boersma at 937-256-7304.
Our preschool is in need of substitute teachers.
If you know of anyone available who has a
high school diploma, willing to get fingerprints
and background checks, please contact
Carol Boersma at 937-256-7304.
AWANA Minute
It's a great time of year!! The kids are going back to school, the leaves are thinking about changing and it's time to begin AWANA! AWANA, a fun, Bible-based program that challenges kids to dig into and memorize God's word,
is just around the corner. We are excited about what this new club year will hold for us and for the children we minister to.
Awana will begin Wednesday, September 8th at 6:05 pm. We look forward to this upcoming club year of learning, growing, and fun. Clubbers crawl under your beds (don’t get stuck, yikes), look in your closets, gather up your Awana gear, bring some new friends, and let’s get ready to rock this new club year!
Registration is required for all clubbers and leaders, it’s simple, log on to www.spinningroadbaptist.org, and register as soon as possible. Please pray
for leaders, clubbers, and missionaries that our AWANA ministry can continue to lead the children of our community to Jesus Christ and train them to honor and serve Him.
Thank-you for your continued support in this ministry! Help us teach, reach, and lead them because kids matter to God.
For more information feel free to reach out to us at (937)252-5311 or email us at [email protected].
Cool with Christ
Tere Sharp
Co-Commander
Please note that Information for the September 12th bulletin must be in by Monday, September 6 because the bulletin will be printed on Tuesday,
September 7.
Thank you for understanding. I will be attending my mother-in-law’s 100th birthday party on September 10, in Rapid City, SD. Thank You, Fran Harris
News and Events
Current 7th – 12 grade Students, what a crazy summer it's been! Now school has either started or is about to and hopefully you are all getting into the routine. Christ is the center of our Group, and we want you to Come hangout with us Sunday' evenings from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Youth room and bring your friends also! What can you expect? We play games, eat snacks, pray for each other, share a few laughs, and dig into a Bible lesson and how it applies to us.
Check us out, you'll find a space that you're welcome and appreciated. We will be intentional with pushing each other towards Christ.
Stay tuned for our upcoming annual parents informational meeting along with
a reschedule for the Young’s Dairy outing from last month.
Current 7th – 12 grade Students, what a crazy summer it's been! Now school has either started or is about to and hopefully you are all getting into the routine. Christ is the center of our Group, and we want you to Come hangout with us Sunday' evenings from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Youth room and bring your friends also! What can you expect? We play games, eat snacks, pray for each other, share a few laughs, and dig into a Bible lesson and how it applies to us.
Check us out, you'll find a space that you're welcome and appreciated. We will be intentional with pushing each other towards Christ.
Stay tuned for our upcoming annual parents informational meeting along with
a reschedule for the Young’s Dairy outing from last month.
We will once again be having our all-church picnic at Shellabarger Park. After church on September 12, we will move over to the park to enjoy a time of fun, food and fellowship. Chicken and drinks will be provided, but please bring your own table setting and a dish or two to share with one another. Bring lawn chairs and games or sports equipment that you would like to use while we are at our picnic.
There will be no evening services September 12, 2021
There will be no evening services September 12, 2021
Beginning September 8, we will be resuming our Wednesday night dinners. Join us for supper at 5:30, and then stay for Bible Study for youth, adults, and Christ's Kids Klub for children K-6th grade.
Phillip and Rebecca Wei are currently in Washington D C and in ministry with two different parts of CRU.
The first is Epic, a ministry focused on reaching Asian-American Americans many of whom grew up in church but drifted away as they attended college. Our hope is use our expertise from working with international students to reach this unique group of people.
The second is Design, a ministry for South-Asian Americans. Design is very new, and only has around 14 staff across the U S. Rebecca will be able to use her experience in South Asia to help develop a movement at the University of Maryland. Philip will also be researching working with refugees. All of these groups are under reached and we are excited to see how god will use us.
Please join us as we support Phillip and Rebecca in these unique ministries.
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