The Ohio Independent Baptist, September 1991

FREE FREE 6 chandeliers, 30 years old but useable; hang from For over ten years, First Baptist of Medina has used a booth at the Medina County Fair to acquaint people with the church's ministries. Again this year, members had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of people, according to Pastor John Clagett. 8 foot chains. Call FREE First Baptist, Stryker, at 419-682-3551. No Time for Slumg at Strut ers T be people of Struthers Baptist Taber– nacle didn't have time for the "summer slump." Instead, Pastor Ron Sanderson kept them excited, and, sometimes, guessing, with bis 7 Super Sundays. The summer events began with God and Country Day on July 7 . All who bad served in the military were honored and presented with a plaque. Some com– mented that this was the very first time they bad ever been recognized. The next Sunday was Box Social Day. For this special day, Pastor Sanderson surprised bis congregation with individ– ual boxes containing donuts and cookies to be eaten during a fellowship time between Sunday school and morning worship. The most rewarding aspect of this Sunday was the salvation of three. By far the most popular event was Old Fashioned Day. For this Sunday, members dressed in old fashioned clothing and brought old lanterns to decorate the auditorium. Flower stands borrowed from the local funeral director and an old pump organ found in a barn 60 miles away were part of the decor. A Sunday evening song service featured "old" songs with pump organ accompani– ment. A young person who rented a top hat and cane received the congregation's vote as the most authentically dressed. Friend Day, Professionals Day, Music Day, and Family Day completed the sequence of events. Family Day, planned for the Sunday before school began, featured a carry-in dinner under a large red and white tent in the parking lot. "We will do some of these again," says Pastor Sanderson, "especially the more participatory ones. We bad good attendance and it was just a lot of fun ." Has God blessed your church with an unusual ministry? Tell us about it! Write Ohio Independent Baptist PO Box 293058 Kettering, OH 45429 Elyria AWANA Leader Receives Highest Award On June 2, Mrs. Madelyn Cox received AWANA's Citation Award at First Baptist Church of Elyria. The Citation Award, AWANA's bigbestaward, involves completion of 12 years of the AWANA program and the memorization of over 1,100 verses. Only three such awards have ever been given. Who is Madelyn Cox? She is a full-time homemaker, mother of six, grandmother of twelve, and great-grandmother of two. She loves to sew and usually has a big garden which she shares with her church family . She has been a choir member for years, and bas taught beginner Sunday school children for many years. Madelyn became interested in AWANA when her daughter, Marsha, took her to visit a group in 1970. She started with helping the girls learn their verses; she felt they did so well she wanted to learn them, too. Madelyn now works with Sparks, children in kindergar– ten through second grade. It took Madelyn over 15 years to get through al l the books required. She says the highlight of her AWANA years has been seeing herself grow and seeing children begin to take an interest in the things of the Lord. Pastor Bradley Quick has this to say about Mrs. Cox : "Mrs. Cox has been an excellent worker in our AWANA program. The extra work required to earn this award shows tremendous dedication and effort. Our congregation appreciates Mrs. Cox's te timony and servant spirit." - Submiued by Elaine Williams Preferred Risk Insurance Company •Auto •Life • Church • Health •Home •Business Insurance tor non-drinkers your "best buy" Phelps Financial Services, Inc. Professional consulting and sales for your financial and insurance needs Dorr R. Phelps, G.P., CFP, RFP, NQA 659-H Park Meadows Drive Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone 614-899-6000 FAX 899-6022 True to His Word. Teach with material that builds on the foundation of God'sWord. Tilis newlyrevised cuniculum is easier to use, making the teaching-learning process more enjoyable. Using the KJV as the standard text, the lessons emphasize evangelism and Baptist distinctives.You will enrich your teaching by using the cuniculum that is true to His Word. For a free copy ofour CUrrlculum Caialog call: 1-800-RBP-4440 Ma Regular Ba/Jtist Press IN CANADA Etzenga !,ftn1strtes • (5 19) 433-4988 Youth and Outreach Pastor We desire to add an experienced third man to our staff to minister in the areas of youth and outreach. If you are interested, please contact us for further information. Rev. Timothy D. Kenoyer Maranatha Baptist Church 4663 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43228 3