Starling Avenue Baptist Church

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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