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“Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.” Romans 12:11
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Directions - Jim Futral
VBS 2008 - In Baptist circles, nobody has to explain what the letters VBS stand for because it
is so much a part of our church culture and such a wonderful part of our spiritual heritage. You can mention it anytime,
anywhere, and people from the youngest to the oldest will know what VBS is. For me, I went to VBS before I even knew what
the letters were or before I knew who I was. I went on attending VBS until I got old enough that I had a summer job and had
to go to work instead of VBS. Vacation Bible School is a wonderful experience for millions of kids who attend and thousands
of wonderful leaders who work during that special period of time each year. (more)
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May 1 – May 31
May 12
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Clarksdale Baptist Church, Clarksdale
May 13
10:00am – 3:00pm
Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton
May 13
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Harrisburg Baptist Church, Tupelo
May 17
9:00am – 1:00pm
Lauderdale Association Office, Marion
May 17 – May 18
May 17, 2:00pm – May 18, 2:00pm
Central Hills Baptist Retreat, Kosciusko
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Sunday School Lessons for May 11
Bible Studies for Life
Have you ever heard a sermon, but only listened to part of it? You initially paid attention to the preacher, but
somewhere during the sermon introduction you began to think about something else. Your thoughts initiated a chain of ideas
that led away from the sermon, and, before you knew it, the sermon ended. You looked around and wondered what the preacher
said. You heard the sermon in that the sound waves struck your eardrums, yet you did not listen. Your eyes were on the
speaker, and maybe your head was tilted to one side as if you were focused. (more)
Explore the Bible
The famine was still severe in the land, and the chosen family had eaten all the grain they bought from Egypt on their
first trip. Jacob told them to go back, but Judah reminded him, “The man warned us solemnly, ‘You will not see my face again
unless your brother is with you.’” (Genesis 43:3-NIV) Judah responded to his father that either Benjamin would go with them,
or none of them would go. He, then, made a pledge to his father, “I myself will guarantee his safety . . .” (43:9) Jacob was
persuaded to let Benjamin go and outlined a plan. (43:11-14) (more)
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