Rev. Roy Bain, Pastor
Ms. Lee Ann Leak-Bolt, Secretary

FROM THE PASTOR

". . . God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

I don't have to tell you this, you already know it is easy to love someone who loves you back. But what about loving someone who turns on you, who openly defies your standards, slanders you, betrays your loyalty, takes advantage of your generosity, lies to you, steals the credit you deserve, even turns others against you? Could you love someone like that?

Would you even sacrifice your life for that person? The Son of God did on our behalf, loving us infinitely, willingly carried out a monumental plan to save us from our path of self-destruction. No one can force God to do anything God doesn't want to do. And we didn't/don't deserve this unconditional, sacrificial expression of love. Still, Jesus responded to our need, spread His innocent arms wide on a rugged cross, and embraced our punishment so we could enjoy everlasting forgiveness and unending joy as restored, redeemed citizens of His incredible Kingdom.

Who says fairy tales don't come true? They don't come any better than this, because this one is no tale; it's fact, grounded in history and confirmed in our hearts.

Don't wait a moment longer. Turn your eyes toward heaven; and in response to this great act of infinite Love, "rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ … by the Holy Spirit who was given to us" (vv. 11, 5).

Your Pastor, Roy

June Birthdays:

1: Jessica Harry

5: Trevor Harry

6: Mary Brand, Brady Spradlin

7: Josh Harry

11: David Slaughter

13: Phyllis Collier

14: William Harry, Greg Harry,

Marilyn Alexander

16: Clara Morris, Dianne Robinson

June Anniversaries:

5: Don & Sharon Harmon

10: Stan & Dianne Robinson

13: Bobby & Joan Young

14: Shane & Lisa Brown

19: Chris & Leigh Harry

28: Henry & Phyllis Collier

Congratulations Graduates!!!

We would like to extend our congratulations to the following high school graduates:

* Sterling Oliver graduated from Northside High School

* Megan Smith graduated from Smiths Station High School

* Audrey Hogan graduated from Springwood High School

Mother with the most children: Lois Harry

Mother with the most experience: Melba Davis

Thank You...

We felt so blessed to be a part of a close knit "Family of God." Thank you for all the love and support that you have shown us, in so many ways, the last five years.

We would also like to thank all the ladies of the church for the delicious lunch that was prepared for the family. It was lovely. The family still talks about how nice everything was.

We pray God's blessings on all of you. You truly made Bobby feel loved.

In Christian Love,

Pat Oliver

Suzan & Harvey McWhorter

Steve & Carol Oliver

Student Awards!!!

Trevor Harry (2^nd grade) received an award for being the Top AR Reader in 2^nd grade at Huguley Elementary School. He placed 7^th school-wide! His parents, Chris & Leigh, are very proud of him!

Josh Brown (1^st grade) received the following awards: A & B Honor Roll, AR 10 point club, Outstanding Achievement in Reading, Spelling Achievement, Outstanding 1^st grader. Josh is a student at LaFayette Lanier Elementary School.

Skylar Magbee (6^th grade) received an award for good behavior and he was exempt from having to take his semester exams because of his good grades. He is a student at W.F. Burns Middle School.

Will Baker (3^rd grade) received an award for all A honor roll for the entire school year and an AR 25 point club award. He was in the top 3 of his class and in the top 5 of his grade. He is a student at LaFayette Lanier Elementary School.

FLOWERS PLACED IN THE CHURCH DURING MAY:

May 4: In honor of Gloria McGinty's birthday by Thomas & Will Baker.

May 11: In honor of Lois Harry by her children & grandchildren.

May 18: In honor and thanksgiving for Hugh Hogan by the Fellowship Class.

May 25: In celebration of Laura & Bill Pearce's 14^th wedding anniversary given by Maddie & Thomas.

Memorial Day Sunday

During our Memorial Day service on May 25, we remembered the following people from our church family who had passed away since Memorial Day 2007: Elsie Beard, Calvin Clifton, Arthur Dailey, Bobby DeLoach, Doris Dollar, Lena Dollar, Dorothy Moon, Bobby Oliver, Denny Quinton, Bo Spear, Florene Still, Ronnie Tyson, and Dave White.

June 2008

Nursery

6/1: Dianne Robinson & Kelcie Herrington

6/8: Jan Brown & Joan Hunter

6/15: Rachel Duke & Lisa Spradlin

6/22: Norma Ainsworth & Sandra Whitman

6/29: Joan Hunter

Children's Church

6/1: Bobbie Young

6/8: Wanda Bain

6/15: Maria Edge

6/22: Chris & Leigh Harry

6/29: Chris & Leigh Harry

Ushers

Garrett Hunter

Chris Harry

Heath Hogan

Stanley Robinson

Acolyte/Altar Guild

Lisa Spradlin

Counters

Dianne Robinson & Sharon Harmon

Greeting

Sandra Whitman

Deaconess

Marvene Milford & Pat Oliver

Food Closet Sunday is June 1.

We now take up a special offering for the Interfaith Valley Food Closet instead of bringing food items. There is an offering place in the back of the sanctuary for this need.