June 1, 2026 “Serving Sharing Sending”
From the Pastor
Every father has his favorite chair. It is the place where he sits at the end of a day. He will do one or two of the following things. He may watch the news. He may read the newspaper. He may watch an athletic event. He may just close his eyes and take a nap.
Dr. John Maxwell is a well-known pastor, leadership expert, professional speaker, and author. His books have sold millions of copies. Dr. Maxwell has written that every father sits in one of the following chairs. He has names for these metaphorical chairs.
There is the “chair of conflict.” A father chooses this chair because he has no relationship with God. He lives in conflict because he is being pushed and pulled by everything the world has to offer.
There is the “chair of compromise.” A father chooses this chair so that he can connect with God when it is convenient. A father’s relationship with God is one of “lukewarmness.”
There is the “chair of commitment.” A father chooses this chair when he seeks God with all his heart. He has made the decision to live for God. It is God whom he will worship and serve.
Psalm chapter one describes the father who chooses to sit in “the chair of commitment.” He “does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.” This means he does not expose himself to their lifestyles or philosophies. He does not “stand in the way of sinners.” This means he is careful where he hangs out and spends time. He does not “sit in the seat of mockers.” This means that he has his heart set on piety, purity, and purpose.
There is one more description of the father who chooses to sit in “the chair of commitment.” A father chooses this chair when “his delight is in the law of the Lord.” What is God’s law? It is His requirements for all of us. They are summed up in the words of Jesus.
Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all you mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself.”
(Matthew 22: 37-39)
The father who chooses to sit in “the chair of commitment” will be blessed.
Tim
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MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING: Although the focus for May was on the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospitals Mother’s Day Offering, there has been a major change in how these offerings are used. According to Atrium Health, they have established new policies and programs for patients who need assistance with their medical bills. Therefore, the need for this offering for the general population has dramatically decreased. Beginning in 2025, this offering will be connected to the Baptist Minister’s Subsidy in an effort to assist ministers who may struggle to pay their medical bills. We did collect this offering through the month of May. Thank you for your participation.
Thank you so much for your generous donations to the Baptist Children’s Homes Food Roundup! We received over 100 items of food and supplies and $140.00 in gift cards. These were delivered to the Raleigh Baptist Association on April 28.
THANK YOU: Thank you supporting our ministries.
6 Philip Crawford
9 Jenny Mabe Brown
12 Doug Smith
17 Sammy Chinnis
18 Rayvon Cooke
20 Kaycee Rice
23 Courtney Chinnis Warrick
26 Mackenzie Rose Fraser
29 Natalie Booker
30 John Cox
4 Krystee and Casey Curry (2016)
5 Jerry and Bobbi Cross (1982)
13 Robert and Margaret Gaines (1964)
29 Bill and Dawn Bielby (1985)
PRAYER CONCERNS
OUR CHURCH FAMILY, Becky & Bill Hedspeth, Bobbie White, Steve Mabe, Dianne Patti, Helen Cox, Bill Bielby, Calvin & Gail Clayton, Margaret Gaines, Dot Gregory, Debra Murray, Curtis Clark, Eddie Peele, Ann King-Hendrix, Mary Jane Campbell, Nagra Aftab, Mollie Craver, Nathan Israel, Barbara Fraser
OUR CHURCH FAMILY LOVE AND SYMPATHY: Lois Jones’ family, Beth Salmon & family, Helen Cox and family, Holland Gibson’s family, Steve Mabe & family, Donna Chappell & family, Spike Burton’s family, Roslyn Keith’s family, Freeman Wilder’s family, Robert & Margaret Gaines & family, Dan Israel & family, John Cox & family, Ann King-Hendrix & family, Melanie Allen & family
OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: The family of Andrew Cordova (Jeanne Howell), Tom Wise (Bob Skillman), Joe Bielby (Bill & Dawn Bielby), Ashley O’Daniel (Doug Smith), Charles King (Ann King-Hendrix), Mary Williams (Rayvon Cooke), Joe Dilday (Bobbie White), Bruce Fraser (Doug Smith), Ruth Skillman (Bob Skillman), Phyllis Pate (Tim Howell), Nelda Lawrence’s family (Boyd Miller), Vicky Cross (Jerry Cross), Gail Stevens (Margaret Gaines), Rudy Cox & family (John & Helen Cox), Frankie Ray (Mary Jane Campbell), Andrea Adams Turner (Melanie Allen), The family of Debbie Howard (Bobbie White), Stephen & Kylie Payne (Pam Skillman), Pat Cochran (Cam Cochran), Ronald King (Ann King-Hendrix), Matthew Clayton (Gail & Calvin Clayton), Mandy Alexander (Robert & Margaret Gaines), Joe, Lindsey, Luke & Ethan Bielby (Bill & Dawn Bielby), Ricky Hedgepeth (Vena Hendricks), Keith Hobgood (Margaret Gaines), Bev Sanders (Pam Skillman), Kay Hinshaw (Margaret Gaines), Tammy Roberson (Doug Smith)
ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENT:
Dot Gregory,
Brighton Gardens, 3101 Duraleigh Road, Room 248,
Raleigh, NC 27612
Joyce Langdon, Brighton Gardens, 3101 Duraleigh Road, Room 221,
Raleigh, NC 27612