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Commitment To Leadership

Tim and Kim Hodge

Tim and Kim Hodge

The Pastor’s Quill

 

May 19, 2013

 

One of my favorite Bible stories of commitment to leadership is this:

 

“David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Phili-

istines was then in Bethlehem. (v17) And David said with long-

ing, ‘Oh, that someone would give me a drink of water from the

well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!’ (v18) So the three

broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the

well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought

it to David. Nevertheless David would not drink it, but poured

it out to the Lord” (1 Chronicles 11:16-18, NKJV).

 

Bethlehem was David’s home town. The enemy, the Philistines, currently controlled it and had a garrison of soldiers there to protect it. Many times he had led his flock of sheep back into town as a boy after being out in the heat of the day and he would stop at that well and drink. Talking about it on that hillside was probably more reminiscing and just making a passing statement: “I sure wish I had some of that water now.”

 

Incredibly, these three men were the consummate followers. David, not yet king and still a fugitive from Saul, was their LEADER. To them, his request became their command. They fought their way in, filled a container with water, and fought their way out. It would be like us fighting our way into a Taliban stronghold to retrieve a water bottle.

 

What’s on your leaders heart? Do you know? Sometimes we have to be like these three men who came and just sat with David and listened to him talk. Then we pursue the leader’s heart’s desire.

 

Does it pay off? Sure does. These men went down in history and became the future leaders of Israel. It is a Kingdom principle: “You want to reign? Then you have to SERVE.”

 

In closing, David demonstrated the heart of a worshiping leader: he was so humbled by these men’s actions that he would not/could not drink the water, but offered it to God as a sacrifice. True leaders know it’s NEVER about them, but all about the call of God on their lives.

Pastor Tim Hodge

5-19-2013, Bulletin

Pentecost

 

Pentecost Sunday!

 

Sunday, May 19

9:30 a.m. Church Open for Prayer (Sanctuary)

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Celebration

Nursery (Ages 0-18 mos.)

Toddlers (Ages 18 mos.- 2 yrs.)

CWOC All Stars

Ages 3-12

3:00 p.m. Global Day of Prayer

 

Tuesday, May 21

6:00 p.m. Zumba Class (Activity Center)

 

Discipleship Ministries

Wednesday, May 22

6:00 a.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

5:30 p.m. Dinner sponsored by Children’s Ministry

6:30 p.m. One Voice Prayer (Sanctuary)

Girls Ministries (Small Kitchen)

Royal Rangers (Activity Center)

 

7:00 p.m. Youth Class (Activity Center)

Young Adult Class—Conference Room

Adult Classes—(Sanctuary and large classroom)

 

Thursday, May 23

6:00 p. m. Zumba Class (Activity Center)

 

Friday, May 24

6:00 a.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

7:00 p.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

 

 

CWOC All Stars

Sunday, May 19

Ages 3-12 Pastor Ashlyn and Stevie Hawkins

 

 

Wednesday, May 22

Ages 3 – 12 Girls Ministries and Royal Rangers

 

 

Nursery Schedule

May 19 Laura Blevins and Sharon Teem

May 22 Shannon Frye

 

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Will NOT meet today at 5:30 p.m. The next discussion will be on Romans, Chapter 11.

 

 

She girds herself with strength

[spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]

and makes her arms strong and firm. (Prov. 31:17)

 

Attention ladies!

We are offering video Zumba classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Classes are free of charge, so please come when you can and bring a friend. Call Melody Weeks for additional information.

 

(Activity Center will be reserved from 5:30p.m.—7:30p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)

 

 

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June 10-14, 2013

South Congaree Arena

 

An information table is set up in the foyer.

 

Pastor Ashlyn Holland will be available to discuss Kids Kamp Volunteer and Camper registration.

 

 

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Today at 3:00 p.m. We will be joining with Life Springs Worship Center Across from White Knoll High School

 

 

WomensMinistryLuncheon

(Immediately following service)

 

There will be a sign up sheet located at the Welcome Center, if you plan to attend

 

Pastor Tim Hodge, 5/12/13


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The Pastor’s Quill

 

May 12, 2013

 

 

The favor of God can be like a bulldozer going before you. Rebellion can be like a stone wall standing before you. You choose.

 

I’ve been told a gunsmith can work on the springs of triggers to speed them up or slow them down. Anyone know of a TONGUE-smith?

 

Heaven has made its maximum investment in your success today. Go after it at full speed with eyes, ears, heart, and mind WIDE OPEN.

 

Dreams NEVER die. They just become forgotten, dusty, and placed in the recesses of our minds. They are capable of LIFE at any moment.

 

God may be using your trials for you to get a better look at YOU. He already knows your heart. He’s introducing you to YOU!

 

The adversity you face today is meant to awaken you to your destiny and to check the level of your resolve.

 

TIMfucious says: You were not conceived alone. You were not born alone. Don’t live your life alone. You were made for relationships.

 

TIMfucious says: Do not try to be something you ARE NOT.

 

Most people who say they want to move forward really don’t want to. They want FORWARD to come BACK to where they are.

 

Pastor Tim Hodge

5-12-2013, Bulletin

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Mother’s Day booklets

are available at the Welcome Center

out in the foyer

Thanks to all who contributed special tributes

 

Sunday, May 12

9:30 a.m. Church Open for Prayer (Sanctuary)

10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Celebration

Nursery (Ages 0-18 mos.)

Toddlers (Ages 18 mos.- 2 yrs.)

CWOC All Stars

Ages 3-12

 

Tuesday, May 14

12:00 p.m. 50-100 Club Meeting

6:00 p.m. Zumba Class (Activity Center)

 

Discipleship Ministries

 

Wednesday, May 15

6:00 a.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

6:30 p.m. One Voice Prayer (Sanctuary)

Girls Ministries (Small Kitchen)

Royal Rangers (Activity Center)

 

7:00 p.m. Youth Class (Activity Center)

Young Adult Class—Conference Room

Adult Classes—(Sanctuary)

 

Thursday, May 16

6:00 p. m. Zumba Class (Activity Center)

 

Friday, May 17

6:00 a.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

7:00 p.m. Prayer (Sanctuary)

 

 

CWOC All Stars

Sunday, May 12

Ages 3-12 Pastor Ashlyn and Jaime Palmer

 

 

Wednesday, May 15

Ages 3 – 12 Girls Ministries and Royal Rangers

 

 

Nursery Schedule

May 12 Karen Wiggins and Debbie Duke

May 15 Amanda Long

 

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Will NOT meet today at 5:30 p.m..The next discussion will be on Romans, Chapter 11.

 

She girds herself with strength

[spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]

and makes her arms strong and firm. (Prov. 31:17)

 

Attention ladies!

We are offering video Zumba classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Classes are free of charge, so please come when you can and bring a friend. Call Melody Weeks for additional information.

 

(Activity Center will be reserved from 5:30p.m.—7:30p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)

 

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Wednesday Nights at 7:00 p.m.

 

Facilitated by: Marcia Kolberg and Pastor Betty Franks Location: Sanctuary

When we fast we slow down to move forward. …We will be able to notice and see things while we are fasting that would otherwise go unnoticed. Not only does our body slow down when fasting, but our spirit slows down as well. This life-pause allows us to sharpen our focus and hear from God.

From Fasting Forward by Billy Wilson, Awakening America Alliance

 

Come join us as we take an in-depth look at some Basic Fundamental Principles of Fasting.

 

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June 10-14, 2013

South Congaree Arena An information table is set up in the foyer. Pastor Ashlyn Holland will be available to discuss Kids Kamp Volunteer and Camper registration.

 

50-100 Club Meeting

When: Tuesday, May 14 at 12:00 noon Where: Activity Center. Please bring a covered dish. Invite a friend…

 

 

 

Pastor Betty Franks, 5/5/13