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MT. HARMONY BAPTIST LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. Randal Whitten ...................................................................................... Senior Pastor

Chris Noggle ............................................................... Associate Pastor Family Ministry

Barry Bryant .................................................................. Associate Pastor Music Ministry

Noelle Porter ......................................................... Director of WEE Education Program

“The Connector” September 2017

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West Metro Baptist Association

Annual Children’s Home Truck Loading

At Cornerstone Baptist Church

Lithia Springs

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Just a Thought !

JUST A THOUGHT

Recently, someone gave me copy of a Mt. Harmony Baptist Church worship folder dated Sunday, November 13, 1955. That was

before I was born. Let me take you back a few years… 62 to be exact.

G. W. Southard… was the Pastor

Mrs. W. A. Chambers… was the Church Clerk

Mr. J. L. Lester… was the Church Treasurer

Mr. James Pugh… was the Chorister

Mrs. Frank Baker… was the Pianist

C. A. Thompson… was the Sunday School Superintendent

Mr. Frank Baker… was the Training Union Director

Mr. Ples Adams… was the Brotherhood President

Mrs. Evelyn Dahl… was the WMU President

Mrs. J.M. Oliver… was the Church Hostess

The church address was Route 3, Austell, Georgia. The Pastor’s residence phone number was Austell 2815 and the Church Office

phone number was Austell 2098. On the front cover is a picture of what we now call the Chapel Building. It also says these words:

To all who mourn and need comfort, To all who are tired and need rest,

To all who are friendless and need friendship, To all who are lonely and need companionship,

To all who need a Savior, To all who are saved and want to grow,

This Church opens wide its doors proclaiming whosoever will may come.

Today we often have conversations about Bible study and Worship attendance. Well guess what, they were having those same

conversations some 62 years ago. This was also in the Worship Folder.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE

WHAT MY ABSENCE DID

It made some question the reality of my religion.

It made some think I was a pretender.

It made many think that I regarded my spiritual welfare and that of others as a matter of small concern.

It weakened the effect of the church service.

It made it harder for the preacher to preach.

It discouraged the brethren, and therefore robbed them of a blessing.

It caused others to stay away from church.

It made it harder for me to meet the temptations of the devil.

It gave the devil more power over lost souls.

It encouraged the habit of non-church going.

WHAT MY PRESENCE DID

It caused people to have confidence in me.

It made people know that I regarded my spiritual welfare and that of others as a matter of great importance.

It had a good effect on the services.

It made my friends feel more welcome.

It encouraged the brethren and helped the preacher in his work.

It caused others to come to know Christ and say, I believe that; I believe that is enough to save a man, that man is a power for

good.

It made my life stronger for another week.

It removed stumbling blocks from the sinner’s path.

It caused others to say, he practiced what he preached. --SELECTED

I guess Bible study and Worship attendance has been a struggle for a long time. Let’s end the struggle… Just a thought! See you

this Sunday with your Bible in hand, on your tablet, or on your iPhone, and a smile on your face!

You are loved and appreciated!

Pastor Randal

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Music Ministry

Boomers & Beyond

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

Christmas

We have begun preparation for our Christmas Music! This year is going to be GREAT! We are looking for some new members

for our Worship Choir/Instrumental Ensemble. If you have ever thought about singing in the Worship Choir or playing with the

Instrumental Ensemble, NOW is the time to come and join us! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m.

Come on, help us fill the loft at Christmas this year!

Children’s Choir

We are going to have a Children’s Choir this year, but, we need your help! Parents, YOU have to make this happen! YOU have

to bring them! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have our children singing during our Christmas season?!? PLEASE make plans to have

your young person involved. Watch for the schedule. We will let you know when we will begin.

Calling All Acoustic Instrumentalists

We are calling all acoustic instrumentalists that play guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, piano, dulcimer, bowed psaltry, harmonica,

djembe, cajon, string bass and just about any other acoustic instrument. If you play, and would be willing to participate in a

special program, please see Barry as soon as possible! Come on ...let’s have some fun!

Also, do you have any old instruments, gathering dust in the closet, or under the bed?

Consider donating them to the church, for use in the music ministry.

Dulcimer Class

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the mountain dulcimer? The dulcimer is normally associated with the Appalachian

Mountains. It is a folk instrument that is easy to play and fun to learn. Just about anyone can play a dulcimer. We are starting a

Dulcimer Class, here at Mt. Harmony. Come and join us! For more information, contact Barry. If you have a dulcimer that you are

not using and would let us use it for class, PLEASE contact Barry ASAP! Thank you!

Celebration Choir

Celebration Choir, don’t forget, we will be singing September 13th, at the Austell Neighborhood Senior Center. We will sing at

10:45 a.m.. Remember to wear your white Mt Harmony shirts and black slacks. We will go to South Cobb Diner for lunch. If you

have not picked up or paid for your shirt, please see Nelson. If you don’t have a shirt just wear a white shirt.

“Were You There?”

“Were You There?” is the new Sons of Jubal CD. It is available NOW! The cost is $15.00. All proceeds go to benefit The Sons of

Jubal Missions projects. Both Nelson and Barry have copies available for purchase. This will go directly to help them participate

in the mission projects. This is one of the best CD’s the Sons of Jubals have ever done! They make great gifts!

“Christmas at the Keyboards”

Christmas at the Keyboards this year will be Saturday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m.

Blessings,

Barry Bryant

The Boomers & Beyond is an active group of adults ages 55 and up. One Wednesday morning each month, the group gathers for

a Covered Dish Luncheon. There are also several music opportunities and activities especially for this group.

Wednesdays

11:00 a.m. Boomers & Beyond Celebration Ringers Rehearsal

11:30 a.m. Boomers & Beyond Celebration Choir Rehearsal

Dates to remember

September 17 Celebration Choir will sing in the evening service (6:00pm). Please wear white shirts and black slacks.

September 20 Boomers & Beyond Covered Dish Luncheon for ALL Senior Adults 12:30 P.M. (Adult 55+)

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Family Ministry

This month, KidsXP has been focusing a great deal on Respect. Respect is showing others they are important by what

you say and do. Your Elementary age children are really embracing this concept of respecting God and others. In my

opinion, Respect is one of the most important character traits that we could ever instill in our children, because it

shows others they are loved and valued. Parents, I would like to encourage you to teach your children respect for oth-

ers on every occasion. Simply teaching your children to say yes sir and no ma’am go a long way in showing others

they are important.

Over the past couple of weeks, I have seen where the lack of respect for others can cause a lot of chaos and disruption

for those who hold a position of leadership and authority. In 1 Peter 2:17a, we are told that we should “Show proper

respect to everyone.” Parents are the most influential people in the lives of children, and if we expect our children to

respect others then respect must resonate in every part of our lives. Our children have to see us respect the young, the

old, the hateful, the kind, the unlovable, and the lovable. We must step outside of our world and embrace those who

have cultural and demographic differences, and show them through our actions that God is love.

Jesus taught us that we should embrace the ideals set forth in the Ten Commandments, when He answered a question

regarding the greatest commandment. Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your

soul and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27, ESV). Lack

of respect and love for others is a direct reflection of our sinful nature. If we choose not to respect and love other peo-

ple then how can we call ourselves children of God? “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and who-

ever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is

love” (1 John 4:7-8, ESV). The Spirit of God is willing to work through you if you let Him.

I encourage each of us to examine our heart, and allow the Holy Spirit to work through us to positively impact others

around us. We might be pleasantly surprised to see how loving and respecting others actually does more for us than it

does for those who are receiving it.

Blessings,

Chris Noggle

5 MORE FOR THE LORD!

HERE’S THE CHALLENGE…!

5 MORE PHONE CALLS TO PROSPECTS EACH WEEK!

5 MORE PROSPECTS TO REACH EACH WEEK!

5 MORE INVITES TO LIFEGROUPS AND WORSHIP EACH WEEK!

5 MORE DOLLARS TO GIVE EACH WEEK!

What will the Lord do as we commit to 5 MORE FOR THE LORD?

WHEN GOD BLESSES YOU FINANCIALLY, DON’T RAISE YOUR STANDARD OF LIVING—

RAISE YOUR STANDARD OF GIVING.

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WEE (Weekday Early Education)

We have had a great first month of school, starting up ballet and gymnastics as after school activities for our

WEE students and community members!! We started carpool this school year, and there is no better way to

start our day seeing the smiling faces of almost 60 students each day!!

New this year—We are joining the Boxtops for Education fundraiser and hope to collect as many box tops as

possible between the months of August and May! Please consider helping our WEE church ministry and

donate your box tops to the WEE school!! If you have any questions contact Noelle Porter at

noelle@mtharmony.org.

West Metro Annual Children’s Home Truck Loading

Georgia Baptist Children’s Home

Truck Loading

Thursday, September 21, 2017

3:00-5:30 p.m.

Collection Location:

Cornerstone Baptist Church

7167 S. Sweetwater Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Items Needed:

If you have any questions contact Lynn Monroe: 770.949.6598 or us2roes@bellsouth.net

Gift Cards Walmart, Target, Kroger, & Publix Cleaning Products Dish Wash & Laundry Liquid detergent Bleach 409, etc.

Paper Products Paper Towels Toilet Paper Facial Tissue Paper Napkins Paper Plates Paper Bowls Plastic Forks/ Spoons

Food 100% Fruit Juice Flour Sugar Instant Grits Instant Oatmeal

Other New Bath Towels New Wash Cloths

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Kids XP

Stay Connected:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mtharmonykids

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtharmonykids

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/mtharmonykids

4 WAYS TO GIVE Online Giving

To give online:

Step One: visit mtharmony.org/give

Step Two: Select “Give Online.” You can also create a church account so you can track your personal giving . “Create Account” is located on the top right hand side of the secure giving screen.

Step Three: Select amount and method, then designate the fund and enter the required information.

Step Five: “Donate Now”

Thank you for giving to the ministry of Mt. Harmony.

Week One:

John 13:34 / 1 Samuel 20 – Holding Out for the Arrows

Bottom Line: Friends Love One Another

Week Two:

Romans 16:7 / Acts 9:26-28 – Take on Thee

Bottom Line: Friends Accept One Another

Week Three:

Colossians 3:13 / John 21:1-17 – Forgive and Let By

Bottom Line: Friends Forgive One Another

Week Four:

1 Thessalonians 5:11 / Job 2: 11-13 – We’ll Be There for You

Bottom Line: Friends Encourage One Another.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when

trouble comes.” – Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Friendship – Using your words and actions to show others you care.

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Mt. Harmony Men’s Cake Bake OffMt. Harmony Men’s Cake Bake OffMt. Harmony Men’s Cake Bake Off Sunday Evening, Sept. 17th, 6:00pmSunday Evening, Sept. 17th, 6:00pmSunday Evening, Sept. 17th, 6:00pm

Men, this is your chance to show off your cooking skills! Men, this is your chance to show off your cooking skills! Men, this is your chance to show off your cooking skills!

Bake and bring your favorite cake or dessert to share at Bake and bring your favorite cake or dessert to share at Bake and bring your favorite cake or dessert to share at

the fellowship following Church Conference. the fellowship following Church Conference. the fellowship following Church Conference.

Thank You Notes

Dear Mt. Harmony Church: Thank you for the love and sympathy shown me during the sudden death of my sister, Mary Martin of

Fairburn, GA. Love You, Mae Austin & family

Dear Church Family, We want to thank you for the cards, calls, food, but most of all the prayers that have carried us through these

days of radiation and chemo. We felt those prayers! We know the Lord has held our hands as we’ve gone this far—Please keep

praying for us as we’ve got a long way to go! This church family is awesome! God Bless! Yvonne & Charles Jones

Great Mt. Harmony People, Thank you for remembering me during my recent stay in the hospital and rehab and during the

recent home-going of Gwin. Your many acts of love and kindness and especially your prayers were greatly appreciated.

Charlene Brewton

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the cards, calls, visits, the wonderful food and especially your prayers during my

recent surgery and recuperation. God is good! Linda Vickery

Homebound For The Month

Sympathy

To Mr. & Mrs. David (Nancy) Glass in the death of his father, Jack Glass

To Marjorie Smith in the death of her sister, Jewell Hildebrand

To Mr. & Mrs. Allen (Jean) Roach in the death of Jean’s sister, Dorothy Mashburn

To the family of Frances Trantham

Charlene Brewton (B/D 9-5) Maxine Halleck (B/D 8-14)

7400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE 37 Sunset Path

Dogwood Forest #304 Powder Springs, GA 30127

Atlanta, GA 30328

Dot Miller (B/D 9-24) Gloria Baxter (B/D 10-01)

404 King Springs Village Pkwy 404 King Springs Village Pkwy

Delmar Gardens, Apt 408 Delmar Gardens, Room 9125

Smyrna, GA 30082 Smyrna, GA 30082

Fellowship

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September Birthdays

Nelson Fleming 1-Sep

Judy Howard 1-Sep

Alijah Kingston 1-Sep

Patty Conley 2-Sep

Tae Mackey 3-Sep

O. C. Dees 4-Sep

Yvonne Jones 4-Sep

James Vickery 4-Sep

Charlene Brewton 5-Sep

Doyle Holbrook 6-Sep

Carol Wright 6-Sep

Stephen Taylor 7-Sep

Jackie Russom 8-Sep

Jerry Horton 9-Sep

Martha Hurst 9-Sep

Linda Vickery 11-Sep

Emily Bagwell 12-Sep

Myleah Jinks 13-Sep

Elijah Elrod 14-Sep

Maxine Halleck 14-Sep

Mozelle Crawford 15-Sep

Larry Darnell 15-Sep

Danny Smith 17-Sep

Joyce Usher 18-Sep

Chris Todd 18-Sep

Joyce Coleman 18-Sep

Shirley Elkins 20-Sep

Laura Allen 22-Sep

Cheryl Gray 22-Sep

Terri Ward 23-Sep

Dorothy Miller 24-Sep

Beverly McCard 24-Sep

Dot Cleaton 24-Sep

Jane Carney 25-Sep

Craig Daniel 27-Sep

Grayson Michael 27-Sep

Linda Bennett 28-Sep

Reese Munch 30-Sep

Myra Benton 30-Sep

Valeri Blackwell 30-Sep

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September 2017 Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Labor Day Church Office

Closed

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Ladies Bible Study 6PM

12 13 10:45AM

Celebration Choir singing at Austell

Neighborhood Senior Ctr in Clarkdale and lunch at South

Cobb Diner

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Sons of Jubal Concert

FBC Newnan

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3:00pm Save It Forward Packing

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17 5PM Deacons

Meeting

6PM Conference & Men’s Cake Bake Off Fellowship

PM Celebration Choir Singing (Wear White Shirts & Black

Pants)

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Ladies Bible Study

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5:00-7:00pm Save It Forward Distribution at

Harmony Leland Elem School

20 12:30 Boomers &

Beyond (55+) Covered Dish

Luncheon

Last night for Middle Ground

Ministries Fall A Schedule

21 WMBA Annual

Children’s Home Truckloading

3:00-5:30PM at Cornerstone BC In Lithia Springs

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AM—Lord’s Supper

25 26 27 Fall Break

No PM Activities

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OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE FIND GOD

We’ve seen the transformation hundreds of times – people who came to us

full of doubt and uncertainty become secure in the knowledge of their

rightful place in God’s great kingdom. The change may start slowly – in a

Bible Study class or choir participation, perhaps – but once it begins, it

picks up speed. Serving Jesus together, shared experiences, time spent in

prayer – all bring us closer to our highest calling.

Take the first step toward personal renewal – join us for services this week!

Above all else, Mt. Harmony is a church that loves Jesus, loves people, and

loves our community. We're just real people, but we are passionate about

helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Mt. Harmony partners with over 45,000 churches (16 million Christians)

who call themselves Southern Baptists. Together we support 10,000

missionaries in 154 nations around the world.

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Phone: 770-948-3900

Fax: 770-948-9260

Hospital Line 770-948-6032

WEE Program 770-874-7493

Emergency Number 404-451-4830

Beyond All Limits…

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Sunday AM 9:15AM LIFEgroups for all Ages

10:30AM Celebration Worship

(Childcare provided birth-4 yrs.)

Kids XP (K5 through 5th grade)

Tuesday 7:00AM Men's Prayer Time Chapel Building

Wednesday

11:00AM B&B Celebration Ringers Rehearsal Music Suite

11:30AM B&B Celebration Choir Rehearsal Music Suite

5:45-8:15PM Nursery (birth-2 yrs.) 1st Floor Education Bldg.

6:00-6:45PM Men’s & Ladies’ Ensembles Music Suite

6:00-6:45PM Pastor’s Bible Study Fellowship Hall

6:00-7:30PM Preschool (ages 3-5) E107

Children (grades 1-6) E203

6:45-7:30PM Prayer Time & Outreach Visitation Fellowship Hall

6:45-8:00PM Worship Choir Rehearsal Music Suite