God Matters – Alex Mabe
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter
October 7, 2021 • Vol. 44, Issue 40
Belvedere First Baptist
FALL FESTIVAL
& little apparent fear in their presence. Of
Belvedere Fire Department
Open House
October 9, 2021 l 9AM to 3PM
@ Belvedere First Baptist
Assorted Crafts l Woodwork
Artwork l Plant Sales
Pottery l Cake Walk
Mary Kay l Music
Prayer Tent l Slide
Games, prizes and a performance by
Rhythm & Class Dance Studio too!
FREE HOT DOG LUNCH
Our Mission: We exist to obey Jesus Christ by
continuously reaching out to create relation-
ships and share Christ’s story in order to make
mature disciples.
421 Edgefield Road | PO Box 8168
North Augusta, SC 29861-8168
803-279-0415 | 803-279-0476
http://www.belvederefbc.org
the Good News of Jesus Christ and His res-
urrection. How then can we be so bold in an
dorothy@belvederefbc.org
Dorothy Posey, Church Secretary
ryan@belvederefbc.org
Ryan Greene. Min. of Music & Youth
jcbryan53@icloud.com
John Bryan - Interim Pastor (call the church office)
and John, and perceived that they were un- era filled with such “danger, toils and
educated, common men, they wondered; and snares”? How can we move forward in faith,
You can also visit our website for service
they recognized that they had been with Je- coming our of our self-constructed “shelters
recordings: www.belvederefbc.org
sus. Acts 4:13 of safety”? What could embolden us to step
our beyond our familiar places of comfort?
Livestreaming Services
Your Church Staff
are continuing as follows:
The apostles Peter an John were once ar- The Sanhedrin arrived at the conclusion that
rested and hauled into court before the San-
Worship - 10:30am
the boldness of Peter and John could only be
hedrin, the Jewish rulers of Jerusalem. Their explained by the fact that these men had
on Sunday
“crime” was that they had healed a lame man been with Jesus. Let us then: Take time to
and use the occasion to preach Jesus and be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much
his resurrection. They had boldly declared time in secret, with Jesus alone. By looking
that ultimate healing of the inner being comes to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends
only through the power of the new and risen in thy conduct His likeness shall see. (W.D.
life that is given to us when we submit our Longstaff, 1882. Take Time to be Holy, in
lives to Jesus Christ. Their boldness was Hymns of Consecration)
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shocking t the Sanhedrin for they were not
used to having men with seemingly no edu-
cation or social status stand so calmly with
October 10, 2121 - Adoption Vote
course, these same Jewish rulers had had At the conclusion of the Sunday morning wor-
difficulty with Jesus. They had observed that
ship time on Oct. 10th members of the Belve-
whenever they had anything to do with Jesus, dere First Baptist Church will vote on the Adop-
he exhibited a remarkable poise; nothing they tion Proposal (written secret ballot of active
said or did to him ever seemed to trouble
Electronic service requested:
members 18 years of age and older). The
North Augusta, SC 29861-8168
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Belvedere First Baptist Church
him. Now they were face-to-face with Peter church moderator will read the following motion
and John who were reflecting the same spirit. and recommendation:
Greatly distressed there “learned and promi-
nent men” were becoming increasingly aware This comes as a motion from the Pastor Search
of the reality that anyone who had anything to Committee that we affirm this recommendation
do with Jesus for very long began to act dif- that Belvedere First Baptist Church be adopted
ferently - that person became a different per- by Warren Baptist Church under the guidelines
son exhibiting an obvious confidence, an air of the Covenant of Church Adoption to be voted
of boldness and quiet authority. Therefore, on a called church business meeting on Octo-
these Jewish rulers concluded that these ber 10, 2021.
men had been with Jesus. What about you, It is the recommendation of the Pastor Search
have you been with Jesus? Committee that Belvedere First Baptist Church
Perhaps you are among the many public enter into an adoption covenant with Warren
speaking avoiders who painfully remember Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. The goal
those days in school in which getting in front of this adoption is to graft the Belvedere First
of class and speaking was terrifying. Your Baptist Church into the Warren family as anoth-
hands would shake, your voice would trem- er campus location to revitalize, re-energize
ble, and your mind - well what you were pre- and strengthen the Belvedere Fellowship to
make a greater impact upon the lostness and
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pared to say stumbled out in a jumbled mess.
Some “fools” rush in where angels fear to brokenness in the Belvedere and Exit 5 region.
tread”, but many of us by nature rush away By joining together, the two fellowships can be
when risks are involved. Yet, I believe that more effective in reaching our local community
God calls each one of us to be hold in our for our Lord Jesus Christ while expanding the
faith. The world does not need timidity in reach and ability to take the gospel message
loving one another, speaking the truth in love, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
giving with joy and compassion, and sharing
 Weekly Ministry Opportunities
Sunday, Oct. 10
9:15a Sunday School
10:30 Worship/John Bryan
Adoption Vote
4:00p Outreach-Pray & Go
5:45 Small Group (J.Baker)
Tuesday, Oct. 12
6:30p Deacon’s Mtg (FH)
Wednesday, Oct. 13
6:30p Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.)
Thursday, Oct. 14
7:00p No ESL Class this week
Sunday, Oct. 17
9:15a Sunday School
10:30 Worship/John Bryan
4:00p Outreach-Pray & Go
5:45 Small Group (J.Baker)
Wednesday,Oct. 20
6:30p Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.)
Thursday, Oct. 21
7:00p ESL Class (Rm #109)
Sunday, Oct. 24
9:15a Sunday School
10:30 Worship/John Bryan
4:00p Outreach-Pray & Go
5:00 Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.)
5:45 Small Group (J.Baker)
Global Hunger Relief
bread for life
Global Hunger Relief Sunday
October 10, 2021
Our Goal: $2,000
Given To Date: $35.00
Correction: Stewardship Report
In last week’s Newsletter, there Week of: Oct. 3, 2021
were instructions on how to cast ab- Teens Reserved Unto True Holiness
Weekly Needs $6,281.00
sentee votes on the church adoption Weekly Tithe $10,333.14
motion. Unfortunately, these in- Needs/Date $251,865.87
structions were in error. Upon a YOUTH - Sunday School @ 9:15am
Youth Building Offering/Date $221,134.02
careful review, our church Constitu-
tion and By-Laws states that a quor- (Online giving included this week)
um for this vote can consist only of Missions #8025 $.00
those members who attend the busi- Be sure to be Annie Armstrong #8040 $20.00
ness meeting, provided it is a regu- here Sunday, Trunk & Treat #5430 $70.00
lar meeting or one that has been Oct. 10th to cast Global Hunger Relief #8060 $35.00
properly called. (Constitution and your vote. Craft Fair #8030 $370.00
By-laws, Article VI - Church Meet- Memorial #8005 (Joe Muns) $50.00
ings, p.7). Therefore, there is no
provision for voting by absentee bal-
lot. FYI!
Lucy Pearson Class
Behind the Sanctuary
Members In Service
Teachers: Mary Head & Kathy Britton
6 + 1 visitor - present on Oct. 3 Welcome Team
Adult Coed Class - Room #112
Larry Lowe, Mike Gee
Teacher: Gary Hartley
6 members present on Oct. 3 Safety
Frank Buck/Victory SS Class Wayne Duke, Mike Gee
Teacher: Betty Holton
Room #110 Sound & Multimedia Team
Trunk & Treat
17 members present on Oct. 3
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Jim Seymour, Phil Solesbee
John Baker/Phil Solesbee Class
Lot’s of candy is needed!! If you would Room #109 Deacons-On-Call
rather not buy the candy yourself you can 6 members present on Oct. 3 Everett Gregory / 803-278-5542
make a monetary donation and let us buy
Youth - Youth Bldg. Steve Brown / 706-833-4359
the candy in bulk from Sam’s Club. Either Teacher: Ryan Greene
way is good. 3 members present on Oct. 3 Extended Session
Be sure to designate what the donation is Children - 1st - 5th grades Sun., Oct. 10
for if you decide to give money. Teachers: Evie Wilk, Gail Willem Sunday School & Worship Service
Trunk & Treat will be done the usual way 2 + 1 visitor - present on Oct. 3 Carolyn Rhoden, Kaye Mabe
this year with the children going from car 4’s & 5’s
to car to get their treats. Cars (decorated) Teachers: Fran McCormick & Laurel Mead Pray & Go Team Schedule
are needed to line up as we have done in 1 + 2 visitors - present on Oct. 3 2nd Sunday - Oct. 10
the past. Ed & Laurel Mead
Nursery
Sign-up sheets for cars are on bulletin Teacher: Carolyn Rhoden Steve & Jane Brown
boards around the church. We still 2 members present on Oct. 3
need lots of trunks. TOTAL: = 37 + 4 visitors