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Starling Avenue Baptist Church

Occasions

This Week at SABC

Sunday, February 5, 2023

10:00–10:30a.m.—SundaySchool,Sanctuary

10:30a.m. ChoirRehearsal

11:00a.m. Worship,Sanctuary

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

6:00p.m.—Deacons,Room304

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

10:30a.m. BibleStudy,OfficeConferenceRoom

6:00p.m. BibleStudy,Room202 7:05p.m.—ChoirRehearsal

Thursday, February 9, 2023

12:30p.m. WorshipCommittee,OfficeConferenceRoom

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 these into the offering plate or the basket in the back of the sanctuary. We’re happy to welcome you as our guest today!

Today’s Lay Leader, Becky Nance; Offertory Prayer, Reed Finley; Greeters, Donna Wells & Linda Pulliam; Open & Close, Tommy Wells.

**TIME CHANGE: Markyourcalendarsforour Spaghetti Luncheon onSunday,February 12,at12:30p.m.

Our Mission Tree wasahugesuccessinmeetinganeedofoneofourchurchfamily. Thank youtoallwhoparticipated.

A Local Benevolence Offering will be taken by a deacon at both exits of the sanctuary followingourWorshipService.

The Congregation is invited for cookies and socializing on the second-floor hallway followingtoday’sWorshipService

Through yourgenerousgivingwehelp fundministries ofour partnershereinMartinsville andaroundtheworld. The Annual Mission Offering runsthroughPentecostSunday,May 28,2023. Specialenvelopesarelocatedatbothentrancestothechurch.

Thank you so much for the beautiful Peace Lily, all the prayers, thoughts, cards, phone calls and all your kindnesses to me and my family during this difficult time. Love, Loretta Carter & family.

CHURCH-WIDE MISSION PROJECTS

FEBRUARY—Warming Center: Please bring any of the following items to the church throughout February: totes, gloves, hats, socks, hand warmers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby wipes, insect repellent, shampoo/conditioner, brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products,deodorant,lipbalm,handsanitizer.

ONGOING—Grace Network: Items for February: oatmealcanisterorinstantpackets,bath soap,toiletpaper,toothpaste&toothbrush(individuallywrapped).

Birthdays: If you are having a birthday this week, please let Barbara in the church office know.

Serving in the Military: Airman Cody Minter, USAF, 1341 Princeton Street, Abilene, TX 79602

You can call or text Pastor Angela at(336)212-3213.Ifnoanswer,pleaseleaveamessage, andshewillreturnyourcallortext. PastorAngelacanalsobereachedatthechurchoffice Monday–Thursday(276)638-8861.

Here are current ways to continue to give to the ministry and mission of SABC:

-Through USPS to932StarlingAvenue,Martinsville,VA24112.Yourofferingenvelopesare alreadyself-addressed. Allyouneedisastampandtapetoreinforce.

-Dropoffyourenvelopesinthe locked mailbox outsideoftheChurchOffice.

-Setupanautomaticor one-time bank draft throughyourbank.Simplygotoyourbank’s bill pay webpage. Set up Starling Avenue Baptist Church as the “payee” and have your payments automaticallydelivered electronically.This is simple anddoesn’tcostyou or the churchanyfees.

-Online giving availableatwww.starlingavenue.org. Youcanchoose“CoverFees”toslightly increaseyourgifttopayprocessingfees. Stewardship Report

January 29, 2023

BudgetNeedsYTD:$23,128.81

BudgetOfferingsYTD:$17,599.00

BudgetNeedsEachSunday:$4,625.62

BudgetOfferingsfor01.29.23:$1,590.00

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm112:1-9NRSV

Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the LORD. Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.

Matthew5:13-16NRSV

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Thank you to Food Lion #430, Greensboro Road, for helping with food and manpower for our Community Meal on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

How to Connect to Sunday Worship & Other Gatherings

Ifyouareunabletoparticipateinourliveservice,youmaystreamit. To connect to Worship from your landline (audio): Call1-844-621-3956(toll free),AccessCode:132-630-0075##

To connect to Worship from your computer, tablet, or smartphone (video): Go totheSABCFacebookpage(bit.ly/FacebookSABC),ourYouTube channel(bit.ly/YouTubeSABC)orournewvideoconferencingserviceWebex (bit.ly/StarlingAvenue), Access Code: 132 630 0075

Closed Captioning isavailableonYouTube.

Weather Watch:Intheeventofacancellation,watchthesespacesforupdates: WDBJ7,MartinsvilleChannel21,PhoneTreeandEmail.

Church Office Hours

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

(276)638-8861 www.starlingavenue.org

Pastor: Rev.AngelaZimmerman(azimmerman@starlngavenue.org)

OfficeAdministrator: BarbaraRakes(church@starlingavenue.org)

Pianist/Organist: FernKanode

InterimChoirDirector: PatMcKinster

AssociateInterimChoirDirector: LindaMoore

InterpreterfortheDeaf: JoanJoyce

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