Marlboro Bulletin: Aug. 2, 2025

Meditation – “This is the most precious answer God can give us: wait. It makes us cling to him rather than to an outcome. God knows what I need; I do not. He sees the future; I cannot. His perspective is eternal; mine is not. He will give me what is best for me when it is best for me.” – Vaneetha Rendall Risner

Call to Worship

Preparing for Worship

Hymn – Come, Christians, Join to Sing – 32

Children’s Message

Scripture – James 5:7-11

Hymn – Surely Goodness and Mercy – 91

Message – Patience

Praying Together

Hymn – Just When I Need Him Most – 160

Benediction

Announcements

Note that the following times are designated for New Covenant Fellowship (NCF) use:

Sunday – 8am – 2pm – Whole facility

Tuesday – 5 – 9pm – Classroom 4, Fellowship Hall, & Sanctuary

Wednesday – 8am – 12 Noon – Classroom 4, Fellowship Hall, & Sanctuary

Please refrain from using these spaces during these times. If you have any questions or concerns, please see one of the Trustees or Pastor Tom.

We need your help! Can you spend a few minutes helping with some deep cleaning of the church? The sign-up list is in the vestibule. Consider what you are able to help with,

record your name, clean that area (most supplies are here at church, but feel free to use your own), and check off when you've completed the task. The goal is to have the list all finished by mid or end of August. Thank you in advance!

Save the date and spread the word! Community Yard Sale is set for August 31, 2025 from 7am - 1pm. Contact Yvonne about a seller's spot for $10.

Can you donate a dozen or so cookies or brownies for the Bake Table at the Yard Sale? Let Joanna or Yvonne know what you'd like to contribute. (Hick's Beef will be here this year and our church will only be doing beverages and bake sale items.)

At the recent business meeting, a draft version of a new Constitution for our church was presented for a first reading. This document will replace our current

Constitution and By-laws in their entirety. A copy was emailed but if you didn’t get a copy and would like to see it, please contact the Clerk or the pastor. If you have

questions or comments, please email them to the pastor – marlborosdb.pastor@gmail.com. These will be compiled and form the basis for our discussion at the retreat scheduled for September 27th at Jersey Oaks.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Marlboro SDB Church, please contact Pastor Tom.

Upcoming Events:

8/3: New Covenant Fellowship (NCF) – 8am-2pm

8/5: NCF- 5-9pm

8/6: NCF – 8am-Noon

8/7: Youth Fellowship – 6-9pm

8/10: Christian Ed – 3pm

8/17: AWANA Planning – 3pm

8/31: Community Yard Sale – 7am-1pm

9/27: Church Retreat @ Jersey Oaks – All Day