Occasions 6.19.22

Daily Readings Monday: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:1-13; 1 Corinthians 1:18-21 Tuesday: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:14-26; Ephesians 2:11-22 Wednesday: Psalm 59; 2 Kings 9:30-37; Luke 9:37-43a Thursday: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 1 Kings 22:29-40, 51-53; 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Friday: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 2 Kings 1:1-12; Galatians 4:8-20 Saturday: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Deuteronomy 32:15-27, 39-43; Luke 9:21-27

How to Connect to Sunday Worship & Other Gatherings If you are unable to participate in our live service, you may stream it.

To connect to Worship from your landline (audio): Call 1-844-621-3956 (toll free), Access Code: 132-630-0075## To connect to Worship from your computer, tablet, or smartphone (video): Go to the SABC Facebook page (bit.ly/FacebookSABC), our YouTube channel (bit.ly/YouTubeSABC) or our new video conferencing service Webex (bit.ly/StarlingAvenue), Access Code: 132 630 0075 Closed Captioning is available on YouTube.

Current Church Office Hours Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 pm Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(276) 638-8861 -- www.starlingavenue.org Interim Pastor: Dr. Joe R. Bryant Pianist/Organist: Fern Kanode Office: Barbara Rakes (church@starlingavenue.org) Interpreter for the Deaf: Joan Joyce

Starling Avenue Baptist Church

Occasions This Week at SABC Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day 10:00-10:30 a.m.—Sunday School, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m.—Sanctuary, Virtual Worship Tuesday, June 21 10:30 a.m.—Bible Study, Office Conference Room 6:00 p.m.—Bible Study, Room 304 7:05 p.m.—Choir Rehearsal Welcome to Starling Avenue Baptist Church!

If this is your first time visiting with us, we sincerely hope that you find meaningful worship and a loving community here. There are guest cards in the pew racks if you’d like to let us know more about yourself. Drop those into the basket in the back of the sanctuary. We’re happy to welcome you as our guest today!

Today’s Lay Leader, Margaret Caldwell; Offertory Prayer, Kathy Long; Hymn Leader, Pat McKinster; Greeters, Dee Smith & Anne Stultz; Open & Close, Richard Caldwell.

Just a friendly reminder that masks are optional, but social distancing should still be observed.

Annual Mission Offering: Thank you to everyone who generously supported the Annual Mission Offering. We exceeded our goal and the total amount collected is now $6,739.65.

How can your gifts & passions best be used at SABC? The Nominating Committee is beginning work to help meet the needs of the church through committees, councils, and teams. Committees & Councils are elected positions, while Teams are filled by those who volunteer. Prayerfully consider how you might serve. SERVE-BE-the-Church forms are located at both entrances of the church. Please return your completed form to the church office.

Due to multiple illnesses and planned trips, the choir has decided to cancel Tuesday evening rehearsals from June 28 until September 6. The choir will sing through the summer meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. There will be a choir retreat to learn music for Fall, Advent and Christmas. The date will be announced later.

The choir is in need of additional singers, and if anyone would like to join us, and would like extra help in learning our music, please contact Pat McKinster at 276-806-4170.

You can call or text Pastor Joe at (540) 599-9202. If no answer, please leave a message and he will try to return your call or text. Pastor Joe can also be reached at the church office (276) 638-8861 on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates to the charitable organization of your choice. If you shop at Amazon, just use the website www.smile.amazon.com, and choose SABC to receive the donation.

Envelopes are located at both entrances if you would like to contribute to the Community Meal Fund and/or the Benevolence Fund.

Birthdays: Debbie Griggs (21), Ella Wells (22), Bill Fain (23) & Patsy Roach (24). Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating.

Grace Network: Items for June: potato products (mashed, scalloped), dish detergent, deodorant & laundry detergent.

Serving in the Military: Airman Cody Minter, USAF, 1341 Princeton Street, Abilene, TX 79602 Here are current ways to continue to give to the ministry and mission of SABC: -Through USPS to 932 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. Your offering envelopes are already self-addressed. All you need is a stamp and tape to reinforce.

-Drop off your envelopes in the locked mailbox outside of the Church Office.

-Set up an automatic or one-time bank draft through your bank. Simply go to your bank’s bill pay webpage. Set up Starling Avenue Baptist Church as the “payee” and have your payments automatically delivered electronically. This is simple and doesn’t cost you or the church any fees.

-Online giving available at www.starlingavenue.org. You can choose “Cover Fees” to slightly increase your gift to pay processing fees.

Stewardship Report June 12, 2022 Budget Needs YTD: $111,237.12 Budget Offerings YTD: $85,236.36 Budget Needs Each Sunday: $4,634.88 Budget Offerings for 06.12.2022: $2,260.00