Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers, alongside our
own John ... novels such as Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, A Bend in
the. Road, Nights in Rodanthe, The Guardian, The Wedding, True Believer and.
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UBC and Ekklesia Mission Bible Days Throughout the summer UBC and Ekklesia children will be participating in three Mission Bible Days from 9 am-12 pm. Age 4 through 6th grade are invited to come for a morning of Bible activities, crafts, games, and community mission projects. The dates are June 19, July 9, and July 23. See Caroline Nurkin to sign up or for more details. Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to each event.
The Soul of Midtown: A Place of Prayer Sundays, June 3 - July 7 We pray it in worship, in huddles on athletic fields, under our breath in times of crisis, as a means of meditating, we hear it sung at weddings and funerals. Even if you’ve never walked into a church, you likely know some of the words to the most well-known prayer of Jesus. We call it the Lord’s Prayer because it is a prayer Jesus taught his followers to pray. But have you ever stopped to consider what its words mean and how they might direct us in connecting to the God of our creation and redemption? Join us this summer at UBC as we open up the Lord’s Prayer and explore the wisdom it provides us in connecting our lives to the life of God. June 2: Our Father in Heaven June 9: Your kingdom Come June 16: Give Us This Day June 23: Forgive Us Our Trespasses June 30: Deliver Us From Evil July 7: Prayer and Communion Service In addition to Sunday morning worship, I will be hosting a few book discussions on Mondays at Javawerks. If you would like to join me in reading N.T. Wright’s The Lord and His Prayer, you can come out to Javawerks at 8:00am or 5:15pm. Wright provides a brief chapter for each verse of the Lord’s Prayer, we’ll read the chapter that corresponds to the previous day’s sermon. (The church office has several copies of the book, you can purchase one for $10 or order your own print or e-book copy).
Journeying together, Rusty
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UBC in Brief First Sunday Fellowship is taking a break for the summer. The choirs of UBC, Parkway Heights United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian will gather for a summer celebration at Parkway Heights at 4:30 pm, Sunday, June 30. Join us and enjoy a presentation by the combined choirs as we fellowship together. Bring your favorite project to share and join the Crafters every third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in the parlor. Throughout the summer UBC and Ekklesia children will be participating in three Mission Bible Days from 9 am-12 pm. Age 4 through 6th grade are invited to come for a morning of Bible activities, crafts, games, and community mission projects. The dates are June 19, July 9, and July 23. See Caroline Nurkin to sign up or for more details. Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to each event. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly will be Wednesday, June 26, through Friday, June 28, in Greensboro, North Carolina. This annual gathering is a wonderful time to make new friends and reconnect with long-time friends, be a part of commissioning new missionaries to serve around the world, as well as to be challenged and encouraged by workshops and worship. For free registration, go to www.thefellowship.info/assembly. Please join us for a reception in Kelley Hall as we celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Ellen and Jim Hall on Saturday, June 8, from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. No Gifts please.
Library Spotlight Submitted by Billie Hogan
Summer’s Best Sellers Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, alongside our own John Grisham. All of Sparks’ books have been New York Times bestsellers. He wrote one of his best known stories, The Notebook, at the age of 28. It was published in 1996. And each year thereafter, he has written novels such as Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, A Bend in the Road, Nights in Rodanthe, The Guardian, The Wedding, True Believer and its sequel, At first Sight, Dear John, The Choice, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Safe Haven, and his latest, The Best of Me. You will find most of his books in our church library on the center table. Drop by and select one or more of his books. Buy a box of tissue and escape to the lives of his characters. Spend time reading this summer and enjoy. Forget meals, McDonald’s is just down any street. Note: I chose to profile Nicholas Sparks this month because I respect the work of Nicholas and his wife and what they have done for children of all ages through their nonprofit organizations. Also, I have never read books written by a man who can think and feel as a woman does. What an amazing talent he has!
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE DEACON OF THE WEEK 2 Charlie Parkman 9 David Holley 16 Jennie Noonkester 23 Jennifer Courtney 30 Dale Harris
3 Kim Walker 3 Christy Thornton 8 Elizabeth Merrit 11 Bill Mitchell 12 Jolly Matthews 13 Paul Kennedy 13 Roger McDowell 13 Mike Ratliff 15 Ellen Hall 15 Charlie Parkman 16 Joan Hampton 24 Julianne Paulk 26 Lida McDowell 26 Lew Myrick 27 Amy Hinton 28 Paul Laughlin 29 Linda Donnell 29 Van Craft 30 Jenny Edwards
LAY READERS 2 9 16 23 30
Mo and Dick Conville Ember Ahua Beverly Williams Eric and Allison Leatherwood Rosanne and Bennie Crockett
OFFERING COUNTERS 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun
Peggy and Bryant Myatt Ruth Barton, Shirley McCraw Al Butler, Bill Hughes Sam Clinton, John Alcorn Lida McDowell, Marion Poirier
EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS 2 9 16 23 30
Kathia Hicks (toddlers), Clark Hicks (preschool) Mary Simmons (toddlers) Virginia Butler (babies), Kim Walker (preschool) Ellen Hall (babies) Jennifer Courtney (toddlers), Beverly Williams (preschool) Please check in on your assigned Sunday in the Preschool area so we know you’re here!
Have been received in memory of Tom Carson Gwen Clinton Juanita Jefcoat Allen Johnson
UBC family—I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation for the great turnout at the Pentecost picnic. Your continued support of my efforts and the youth group is so encouraging and makes me proud to call UBC home. I am looking forward to continuing service and fellowship alongside you. Thank you for your support, Cade
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Finding Your Place in the Story A Monthly Guide to Worship & Christian Formation at UBC Blessing of the Month Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the food we are about to receive. Thank you for all our many blessings. Amen. This month’s blessing is a favorite of 6th grader, Keshun Shaffer.
Scripture of the Month Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. -1 Peter 4:10
The 2012-2013 Narrative Lectionary
Wednesday Night Schedule Cycle ends on May 26. We will resume the Narrative Lectionary in September.
Summer Sermon Series
June 5: The Other 3:16s: Leviticus June 12:The Other 3:16s: Numbers June 19: Business Meeting June 26: Summer Prayer Service
The Lord’s Prayer June Biblical Wisdom for Today July
Church Council voted to suspend Wednesday night gathering from July 3-24. We will reconvene on July 31 for our monthly Business Meeting.
dom for Today
Sunday Sermon Texts June 9: Matthew 6:10 June 16: Matthew 6:11 June 23: Matthew 6:12 June 30: Matthew 6:13
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Sunday School Lesson Plans Children (1st(1st-6th Grade) Concept Area: God
Preschool (up to Kindergarten) Concept Area: God June 2:
June 9: June 16: June 23: June 30:
God Cared for Noah (Genesis 6:9-10, 14-22; 7:1, 13-19; 8:1-3, 13-20) God Cared for Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22) God Gave Rules to Moses (Exodus 19:1-20:20) The People Built the Tent Church (Exodus 35:1-35; 36:1-6) Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 13-14)
June 2: June 9: June 16: June 23: June 30:
How to Pray (Matthew 6:5-13) Pray for Others (Acts 12:5-19) God Answers Prayer (1 Kings 18:1-39) Pray and Ask God (1 Samuel 1:1-20) The Power of Knowledge (Daniel 5)
Godly Play is coming Fall 2013! Youth June 2: June 9: June 16: June 23: June 30:
Adventures in Paul: The Early Church in Crisis Liberty and Hypocrisy (Galatians 2) Hope Deferred? (1 Thessalonians 4) Spiritual Rivalry (1 Corinthians 14 ) The “Dogs” (Philippians 3) Doctrine and Deceit (1 Timothy 4)
Adults Formations Curriculum June 2: June 9: June 16: June 23: June 30:
Encountering the Bible A Better City (Hebrews 12:1-2) Reading the Bible (Nehemiah 8:1-3, 6-7, 9-12) Pondering the Bible (Psalm 119:97-104) Praying the Bible (Acts 4:23-31) Meeting Jesus (Revelation 2:1-11)
If you are not currently attending Sunday School, now is a perfect time to visit! There are many classes to choose from where you can find a home for Bible study and community.
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Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7299 Permit No. 277
3200 Arlington Loop Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: (601) 264-6908 Internet: www.ubchm.org
Rusty Edwards, M.Div., Th.M., D.Min. Senior Pastor Taylor Hightower, DM, Minister of Music Russell Lott, MBA, Church Administrator Cade Jarrell, BA, Youth Director Susan Fairchild, MM, Organist Cindy Hinton, Church Secretary Connie Benedict, BS, Financial Secretary Chuck Stewart, Custodian
Return Service Requested
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION AS WE CELEBRATE THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF
ELLEN
AND
JIM HALL
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH, 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH
NO GIFTS PLEASE
