From Your Pastor’s Heart From Your Pastor’s Heart

m.gee456@gmail.com
Melanie Gee, Ext. Session Coord.
dorothy@belvederefbc.org
Dorothy Posey, Church Secretary
ryan@belvederefbc.org
Ryan Greene. Min. of Music & Youth
john@belvederefbc.org
John D. Meyer, Pastor
When our President and Governor (continued)
asked us to shelter in and practice social of the virus in our area seems to be at a sta-
distancing along with the other preventative ble place. We also determined that we have
measures because of the Coronavirus, it the necessary supplies on hand to continue

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was to slow the rapid spread of the virus so
that our hospitals would not be overrun with
a sudden massive influx of patients infected
with the virus and thus be totally unprepared
and unequipped. Our leaders’ request was
never meant to stop the spread of the virus
but to only slow the spread of the virus and
flatten the curve of peaking infections. It ap-
May 21, 2020 • Vol. 43, Issue 17 pears that the goal has been accomplished
as our nation begins to reopen with precau-
to keep our facilities clean and disinfected on
a continual basis. After praying for the last
two weeks and considering the above infor-
mation, we decided that we will have our
first regathering Sunday on June 7 at
10:30AM. We will begin with worship only for
several Sundays and see how that goes be-
fore adding Sunday School classes back into
the schedule. I will be sending a letter to each
family next week with the precautions and

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As a church, we complied with our lead-
ers’ requests in order to show our love and
support for our nation in a time of emergen-
cy. We also complied, keeping the welfare of
our members in mind, because many are in
the “high risk” category for potential infection.
I want to commend you on how you have
adapted to these times and sought to work
together not only to slow the spread of this
instructions we are asking you to follow as we
regather. That information will also be includ-
ed in next week’s newsletter.
We realize that some may not feel ready
to regather on June 7, and that is perfectly
okay. You will not be judged or ridiculed be-
cause of your decision to wait. We want you
to regather when you feel safe and can wor-
ship without fear. We will continue to

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livestream a Sunday School lesson and our

North Augusta, SC 29861-8168

P.O. Box 8168
Belvedere First Baptist Church
virus but to worship and fellowship with each worship on Facebook and post a recorded
other through virtual worship, Bible study, version of worship on the church website and
and prayer meetings. I hope having these Youtube even after we regather.
opportunities available to you through Face- I want to thank you for your patience and
book, our website and Youtube has been ask that you be in prayer for our deacons, our
beneficial and a blessing for you as much as staff and for each other as we prepare for our
it has been for me. regathering. In the meantime, if you have a
Our office has re-opened, but Last Sunday, May 17, marked 2 months, need or there is anything we can do for you,
we will continue to livestream or 9 Sundays, that we have not worshiped please call on us.
our Sunday morning services together corporately as a church body. I love you and thank the Lord that He
That’s a long time! We were created by the called me to be your pastor! I am praying for
until further notice. Lord God to live in relationships, and wor- you. Hope to see you on June 7!
Office hours are Mon. - Thurs. shiping and fellowshipping together as a lo- In the Sonshine!
cal body of believers in Jesus Christ is an
9:00am - 5:00pm important and necessary part of our lives,
Bro. John
Now that our state is reopening, it is
time to begin making preparations to regath-
Our Mission: We exist to obey Jesus Christ by er as the body of Christ, and I think many are
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continuously reaching out to create relation- ready to begin that process. Our deacons
ships and share Christ’s story in order to make met on Thursday night, May 21. As planned
mature disciples. at our last meeting, we reviewed the statis-
tics for our county and state for the last two
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weeks and determined that the infection rate
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 2020 Census Within The Family Stewardship Report
If you have not completed your census Assisted Living:
Week of: May 10, 2020
forms and mailed them in, please re- Virginia Cooper - Camellia Walk, #2002 Teens Reserved Unto True Holiness
Sarah Davis - 1026 Keystone Lane, Weekly Needs $6,297.00
member how important this and do so Clemson, SC 29631 Weekly Tithe $7,596.00
as soon as possible. Mae Padgett - 201 Westside Drive Needs/Date $119,643.00
Also, people are needed to work for the Lexington, SC 29072-2320 Offering/Date $110,809.00
Census Bureau in this area. Part-time Barbara “Ann” Weatherford
Missions $150.00
to full time, flexible hours, $15.50/hr. in 125 Wilkinson Place
Toccoa, GA 30577
No Youth activities until further Annie Armstrong $45.00
Aiken County. We are still suspended Anne Welch - 1159 Lancaster Dr., notice! Memorial (A.J. Usher) $50.00
at the moment, but applications are be- St. Charles, MO 63303 Forward in Faith $270.00
ing accepted and work will commence Barbara McDaniel - Brookdale #701
Benevolence #8023 $20.00
in the near future. Nursing Home: NHC
To apply: email Betty Bethune, Ruby McDaniel Week of: May 17, 2020
francesca.m.halbert@ 2020census.gov Weekly Needs $6,297.00
SC Senior Farmers Market
SOAR Weekly Tithe $9,674.00
Kids Climbing in Faith Needs/Date $125,940.00
Sympathy Nutrition Program Offering/Date $120,483.00
No Soar until further notice! Missions $265.00
Our heartfelt prayers are extended to ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
You may qualify to receive $25.00 CMONA $20.00
Sue Buck in the loss of her son-in-law,
worth of coupons to buy fresh fruits Benevolence #8023 $25.00
Chip Knight, Valerie’s husband. Each person is a delicate, breakable,
and vegetables from authorized
invaluable treasure - handle them with
farmers this summer!
care.
HOW TO QUALIFY:
Prayer List Must be a low-income senior aged
60 or older
In the Hospital - Blanche Fulmer Must have a valid driver’s license or ON-GOING PROJECTS! Members In Service
state issued ID Welcome Team
Our Church Family Connie Maxwell
Linda Gregory - Biopsy on July 3/ Live in a participating county
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are The Monday Night Prayer Group is tak- Ushers
Pancreas
on-line only this year due to COVID- ing donations of feminine supplies to be
Everett Gregory - waiting for test results.
19 delivered to Connie Maxwell Children’s Safety
Betty Holton - recovering from surgery,
Visit dss.sc.gov to complete an Home. (at a future date)
@ home
Kathy Kautz - recovering from surgery online application from May 5th thru Sound & Multimedia Team
May 25th. Community Ministries
Gail Willem - health problems
Is always in need of non-perishable food Deacons-On-Call
Barbara Gordon - Covid-19
items, personal care items, etc.
Week of May 17
Please pray for our church, it’s members Livestreaming Services The thrift store is closed at this time. Steve Brown / 706-833-4359
and our country in this time of need and Open for food distribution (Wed. - Fri.) Gary Harley / 803-426-1495
Prayertime - Dailey
if you have a prayer need/request, 9:00a - 2:00p Phil Solesbee / 803-278-2291
(Mon - Sat. - 12:00pm)
please call the church office or email (Sunday @ 6:00pm) Donating food at this time is not advised, Extended Session
me - but if you would like to make a monetary
dorothy@belvederefbc.org. Sunday School - 8:30am Sunday,
- donation that would be welcomed. AM Service:
Worship - 10:30am
Mailing address (P.O. Box 7152, Sunday,
on Sunday
NASC 29861 - 7152) AM Service:
Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 7:00pm