Words are difficult to come by, as I find myself

writing the last newsletter column as the pastor of

Bible Baptist Church. So many thoughts fill my

mind as I look back over the last 22 years of

ministry here in Wilmington. However, instead of

reminiscing about the events, accomplishments,

and history of the church, I think I would rather use

this space to give thanks for this wonderful

journey.

First, I want to thank the Lord for the miraculous

work He has done here in this small town. When

we began in 1995, I had no idea of how He was

going to bless this work. I knew He would do it – I

just didn’t know how much!! He has been faithful

to guide us, to protect us, to provide for us, and to

prosper us. He has strengthened us in times of

trial, comforted us in times of sorrow, and led us

each step of the journey. God is good all the time,

and all the time, God is good!

Second, I want to thank Theresa for her

unwavering faith and support throughout our

ministry here. I sincerely want our congregation to

know what a wonderful pastor’s wife she is.

Strong, but silent; Quiet, but not shy; she has made

it possible for me to do what I have needed to do to

pastor this great church family. By keeping our

family grounded, filling in for me when I couldn’t

be there, and giving me the encouragement and

support I have needed in the hard times, she has

been a great example of a pastor’s wife, and as the

“first-lady” of Bible Baptist Church. She loves this

church as much as I do, and I appreciate her

willingness to follow the Lord, even when we don’t

understand it all. I also want to thank my children,

Kenton, Kaden, and Kerrigan. It is not easy living

life with hundreds of people watching you grow up,

but they have done well in this ministry, and I pray

that the people of Savannah will treat them with the

same love and kindness that you have shown to

them. This has been the only church they have

ever known, and it will be an adjustment for them

to learn a new church and a new way of life.

I would like to also thank the tremendous ministry

staff we have here. Every one of them is special to

me, and I certainly acknowledge their contributions

in making BBC what it is today. Without their

servant spirit, their unity of purpose, and their

heart for this congregation, we wouldn’t be where

we are today. They are a wonderful team, and I

know they will do extremely well under the

leadership of Pastor Josh Dixon. Josh is not just

my successor, he is my associate, my “Timothy”,

and my friend. He has been with me in ministry

for 16 years, and I have total confidence and peace

that he is the man for this job. I believe God will

use him in a mighty way, as the people of BBC

follow his leadership and example of faith. He

and Misty love this ministry and this church

family.

And, last but not least, I want to thank you. It has

been a blessing and a privilege to serve as your

pastor for over two decades. Your love, support,

and care for me and my family is beyond compare.

The deacons have always made sure that our

family was well-provided for, and we have lacked

for nothing. The congregation has been

overwhelming in their loyalty and protection of the

pastor and his family. You are an awesome

example of how a church should take care of her

leaders, and I am humbled when I think of all this

church has done for us over the years. Thank you

for sharing life with us. We have celebrated many

occasions together. We have shed many tears

together. We have climbed high mountains, and

we have crossed some rivers – but we did it all

together. Not once did I not feel the prayers, love,

and support of this church family. As the song

says – “thank you for giving to the Lord – I am a

life that was changed”. You have changed our

lives, and though our address will

soon be Savannah, Georgia, our

hearts will always be with Bible

Baptist Church of Wilmington.

Your Friend,

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Farewell Services

Join us as we celebrate 22 years of ministry with Pastor McInerney and his family!

10:30 AM

Morning Worship Service with Mortgage Burning

6:00 PM

Special Music and Testimony Service

7:30 PM

Sunday Night Sundae Night Fellowship

BBC Calendar

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- Sabina Nursing Home Ministry 2 pm

5

- Deacon & Trustee Meeting 6:30 pm

7 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm

- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm

- Bible Study 7 pm

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- Men’s Prayer 8 am

11 - Prairie View Ministry 2:30 pm

- VBS 6:30 pm

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- VBS 6:30 pm

14 - VBS 6:30 pm

- Bible Study 7 pm

15

- VBS 6:30 pm

16 17 - Men’s Prayer 8 am

18 - Wilmington Nursing

Home Ministry 2:30 pm - Farewell Services for Pastor McInerney and Family 10:30 am and 6 pm - Sunday Night Sundae Night 7:30 pm

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20 21 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm

- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm

- Bible Study 7 pm

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- Men’s Prayer 8 am

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28 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm

- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm

- Bible Study 7 pm

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3 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 am

12 - VBS 6:30 pm

*Birthday/Anniversary information is taken from our family profile sheets. If you have never filled out a profile sheet, or need

to make changes concerning the information on file, please contact the church office.

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Birthdays: 06/01 Lana Cockrell Emily Ernst Jacob Goodin Sandra Groppenbacher Diana Liming Cam Marsh Weston Trampler 06/02 Tim Braley 06/03 Judy Ahrmann Lydia Cameron Angie Miller 06/04 Jonny Hesler David Horton McKenna Marconett Eastyn Roush 06/05 Gage Howsman Carolyn McVey Avah Myburgh Laura Schmidt 06/06 Freda Jenkins Peyton Rase 06/07 Susie Chaney Tony Garrison Michael Hazelbaker Hezekiah McGinty Collin Swope 06/08 Carmen Brown Roby Clark Marissa Doughman Esther Goodall Madelynn Yeary 06/09 Misty Dixon Brayden Ferriman Tristen Robb Melodie Wilson 06/10 Kaitlyn Day Christine Osborn Zachary Plymale 06/11 Heather Harmon Sandy Hazelbaker Harold Jump Kenny Pullin Emily Spendlove 06/12 Noah Robb 06/13 Bobbie Jo Hull Philip Johnson 06/14 Mike Snider 06/15 Shirley Jackson Jaxon Jodrey Josiah Keiter Edith Kile Don Smith Tristen Trampler 06/16 Jenny Slagle Dave Thomas 06/17 Dale Carpenter Tim Perry 06/18 Mia Hazelbaker Vickie Jackson Carol Trail 06/19 Bob Bevan Jacob Campbell Max Carmack Cory Snider 06/20 Harold Richardson Teri Willis Olivia Wood 06/21 Eric Beard Geri Dehass

David Sell Phil Stewart Dillon Swinderman 06/22 Jane Donahue Ric Wren 06/23 June Fisher Becky Jones Scott Sprowle Miranda Sternsher 06/24 Christy Brister Olivia Macik 06/25 Brandon Black Chase Denham 06/26 Miriam George Skip Marquis 06/27 Austin Ervin Jeff Riddle Kayla Roush Addelyn Roush 06/28 Amanda Milburn 06/29 Mike Kirby Irvin Pollock Traci Schneider 06/30 Betty Holzhauer Reese Roble

Anniversaries 06/04 Eric & Deborah Beard Joe & Judy Crutchfield Aldon & Carol Haines 06/05 David & Toni Horst 06/06 Matt & Sally Haines 06/07 Don & Joyce Smith 06/08 Ron & Evonne Spendlove Doug & Karen Willis 06/09 Bob & Cindy Bevan Ron & Catherine Rettich 06/10 Tim & Barb Perry Clayton & Natalie Waddle Danny & Jennifer Wood 06/13 Larry & Vicki Baker 06/15 Mike & Missy Goodall Howard & Freda Jenkins 06/17 Gary & Sandy Hazelbaker 06/18 Ron & Melanie Chapman David & Debbie Miller 06/19 Randy & Janet Dixon Dick & Carolyn Jarrell Cam & Elizabeth Marsh Dave & Debbie Thomas 06/20 Ben & Holly Henize 06/21 Josh & Amanda Beckett 06/22 David & Carolyn Lee 06/23 Ron & Mona Carlton Dan & Kim Yeary 06/24 Ron & Nancy Dorton 06/26 Tom & Mary Driscoll Josh & Karina Trampler Josh & Heather Yeary 06/27 Mike & Judy Cottle 06/28 Bennie & Kirsten Guardado 06/29 Kent & Deborah Haisley Gerry & Freda Proffitt Larry & Annie Russell 06/30 Bert & Jo Allen Donnie & Gail Burton Charles & Ruth Longworth Randy & Kristen Tobe

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Father’s Day

There will be a free gift for all men in attendance

during the Morning Worship Service.

Junior Camp

Junior Camp (9-12 year olds)

July 24th - 28th Cost: $125

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Vacation Bible School

Junior and Senior High Camp

Register at the Welcome Center or Online at www.bbcwilmington.org/#/eventsregistration/vbs

(Bus transportation provided within the Wilmington City Limits.)

55 Megan Drive Wilmington, OH 45177

www.bbcwilmington.org

Installation Service

Joshua, Misty, Preston, Parker and Pace Dixon

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

Colossians 3:23