video link has been placed on the sermon page.
To reserve the facilities, contact Linda Owens- 256-508-4729
Choir practice in the Sanctuary every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.
Nursery Workers are needed. Please signup downstairs beside the Nursery door.
Sunday morning Children’s Church led by Brother Robert Bramlett. (Pre-K-3rd Grade)
Get your new church directory—see Bro. Jeff
AFTER CHURCH FELLOWSHIP LUNCH AND BUSINESS MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH.
Baby Dedication
May 10th If you have a young child you would like to dedicate to the Lord that day, let Brother Jeff know.
Mother’s Day choir
Calling all ladies ages 8 to 98, help us fill the choir on Mother’s Day. We’ll sing a fun version of “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.”
Graduate Recognition
If you or a family member is graduating from high school or college, we want to recognize this accomplishment. Please contact our Youth Ministry Director, Jamie Reese, or Pastor Jeff with the information. We’d like to publish a graduate photo, their school and their diploma or degree information. Thank you!
Alzheimer’s 101 Event @ Locust Grove Baptist Church
Each Monday from April 13-May 11 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Presented by Darrell Coons-No admission cost. All community members are welcome!
ChurchTrac
We are now using ChurchTrac management software for communication and many other administrative needs. In the future this will include online giving, a new website, and other enhancements. To add your updated information please use the QR code in the bulletin or in the live-steam Sunday service on YouTube. Please only have one person per family enter your family information. Multiple entries of the same family may cost the church additional fees.
VBS
Calling all teens-Youth VBS next Sunday afternoon, May 3rd. Come have a great time and be challenged by Jesus’ most important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He is the Light of the World!
Be part of the illumination Station–the brightest week of the year! Kids will discover that Jesus is the Light of the World, and we need YOU to help make it happen. Jump in, serve, and make an impact! Let VBS Director, Michelle Edwards, know today that you’ll help!
New Ladies Study of Proverbs
Apply Godly wisdom to daily life. This Bible study begins May 17th @ 9:30 a.m.. in room 6. See Ramona or Jenny for more information.
Building Fund Contributions
If you would like to begin giving to our building fund for existing or future building needs, please indicate on your check “Building Fund”.
Wednesday night supper
Wednesday night suppers at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per child with a maximum of $20.00 per family. If you would like to be a part of a Cooking/Serving Team, please contact Heather Owens or Bro. Jeff. We are hoping each team will cook/serve one Wednesday per month.
Operation Christmas Child
Order bulk “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox items from Amazon using the QR code in the bulletin or search “Operation Christmas Child Bulk items” on Amazon. There will be a packing party later in the year.
Children’s Ministry
Men’s Ministry
Women’s Ministry
Tabitha Needlework Group
Background Checks
In order to be compliant with Federal Laws, the church must request a background check for each person who volunteers to work with children. Please see Lorra Zimmerman to complete the form to be submitted to the association.
WMU
Pure Water Pure Love is a ministry of WMU and provides water filters for missionaries, water bottles for short-term missions teams, grants for community water filters and wells, and clean water resources for WorldCrafts artisan groups. There is a water bottle in the back of the sanctuary for you to place your change (or bills) that will go toward this ministry. We will be collecting throughout 2026. For more information about how you can help others through Pure Water, Pure Love, visit wmu.com/pwpl.
Prayer for our prayer partners, Wallace and Deedra and Scott and Stefanie Hill.
Balance Class
Balance Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Youth
FUGECAMPS
There is one spot remaining for FUGE Camp this summer, July 6-11. If your middle or high school student is interested in attending, contact Jamie or Amanda Reese.
The youth, now called Zero Gravity, meets Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the house behind the church. Grades 7-12.
Children In Action
Children In Action meets every Wednesday in rooms #4 and #7 from 6:30-7:10 p.m. This is the mission organization for children in grades 1-6.
Wallace and Deedra, Scott and Stefanie Hill
Remember to pray for our missionary partners. Let me know if you would like to be on their newsletter mail list.
Prayer Cards
Please complete a prayer request card from the pew in front of you. If you would like the Care Team to send a card, please include an address.
Sunday School
If you do not attend Sunday School, you are encouraged to begin attending one of these classes. We have wonderful teachers and classes for all ages.
Nursery Stella Cantrell Young Adults Don Kell
Pre-K-Grade 2 Gwynn Pyle Adult I Randy Hodge
Grades 3-6 Karen Reeves Adults II Sara Rotenberry
Grades 7-12 Andrew Davis Men’s Class Robert Love
Women Ramona Love
Birthdays
April 29 Zane Smith
May 1 Allen Payne