On Monday May 1st , 2000 the South Carolina Baptist Fellowship meeting will be held at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Laurens, South Carolina. The services begin at 2:00pm. Dr. Alvin Wilson and the fine folks at the LightHouse Baptist church invite everyone to this great day of preaching, singing, food and fellowship. Preaching in the afternoon service will be Bro. Joe Chapman from Calvary Baptist in Greenwood ------Alvin Fleming (full time fellowship)------Enoch Wilson(Servant) Lighthouse Baptist of Laurens as well as Bro. Terry Sanders the blind Evangelist and Evangelist Torrey Easler.

To get to the Lighthouse Baptist Church from Greenville take I-385 South to exit 9. At the bottom of the exit go North (turn right), church will be 3 miles down on the right. From Columbia take I-26 West to I-385 to exit 9, at the bottom of the exit go North, (turn right), church is 3 miles down on the right. After the afternoon service there will be a supper provided. There will be no evening service.

We still need to find a host church for the June South Carolina Baptist Fellowships in 2000. Every month but June is filled for the year 2000. Pastor, if you would be willing to host the Fellowship in June, please call Steve Mays at 864-984-4277 as soon as possible.

Brother Steve, — I enjoyed your "Divorced" article in the April edition. You provided some good supportive evidence and thoughts. I hadn't looked at the OT priest qualifications in this light. You did a good job looking at the "tenor" of the law and not just the words, themselves. We need to do more of that--right-brain thinking! I really enjoy your "Trumpets!" Thanks for keeping the banner high! It's being brought low to accommodate more and more sin, even in the pulpits of America's churches. Such a sad thought! - Pastor Mike Myers - Grace Baptist Church of Columbus, IN

Pastor Mays, I really enjoy your home page and the Trumpet. Not many pastors will take a stand against divorce! Keep standing strong for the Lord and on his Word. Ian Anderson

Bro. Mays - Praise the LORD for a preacher who still has the nerve to speak out on divorced preachers. I think your article is needed and excellent. Many say it is alright for an Evangelist and give us a bad name. You nailed it good with the Scriptures. Keep up the good work. — Evangelist Leon Foote - Covington, GA

Dear Pastor - I am a divorced preacher. For over 27 years I was not, until my wife left me and our four children to cohabit with her lover. I have recently completed a book dealing with the positions you imply that you are ready to defend and give yourself to be somewhat of an authority on I will offer you the challenge I have made to many other "no divorce/remarriage" advocates. Prove to me from the KJV where I am wrong and I will destroy every remaining copy of the book, apologize, and never mention the matter again. -- In His mercies, William Nicholson

( www editor comment - Did he not read the article? )

Give God what's right--, not what's left!

'Pray' is a four letter word that you can say anywhere (except in a public school).

Man's way leads to a hopeless end! Gods way leads to an endless hope!

A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!

You cant hide behind a hypocrite unless you're smaller then he is--

To be almost saved-- is to be totally lost--

We're too blessed to be depressed.

In the sentence of life the Devil may be a comma but DO NOT LET him be the PERIOD!

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

God loves everyone, but probably prefers 'fruits of the spirit' over 'religious nuts'!

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

Are you wrinkled with burden?
Come on in (Church) for a faith lift!

Don't give God instructions-- just report for duty!

Wal-Mart isn't the only saving place!

God doesn't want shares of your life, He wants controlling interest!

Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church--

A family alter can alter a family.

We don't change the message, the message changes us.

March of 2001, Pastor Steve Mays will be hosting the Trumpet Tour to Israel. If you would be interested in going on this trip to Israel please contact Bro. Raleigh Lindsey as soon as possible at (864) 597-0967.

You may e-mail Bro. Lindsey for information on the Trumpet Tours at: sirwaltr@bellsouth.net

If you would like to purchase a 1986, 36 passenger bus with a Wheel Chair lift please contact the Faith Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. The Bus has an automatic transmission new tires, air brakes, and is in excellent running condition. This bus would make an excellent edition to any church with a handicapped or senior saints ministry. FBC is asking 4750.00. You may call 864-984-4277 for more information.

2nd Annual Young Preachers Jubilee at the Light House Baptist Church in Laurens, South Carolina. June 9th - 11th. Starts Friday June 9th at 5:00pm with a delicious supper. Preaching starts at 6:30pm. Services continue on Saturday morning with a breakfast at 8:00am and preaching at 9:00am. Saturday evening a meal will be served at 5:00pm and preaching will begin at 6:30pm. Services will go all day on Sunday as well. Great singing will be provided by the Freeman Family and the Nassau Trio. This is a time of great fellowship for young preachers. Call if you need a place to stay. More information call Servant Enoch Wilson at 864-682-4822 or 864-984-2219

Evangelist Joe Arthur will be at the Trinity Baptist Church in Spartanburg South Carolina, Sunday May 7th through Wednesday May 10th. Nightly services will begin at 7:00pm. For more information call Dr. Dennis Carter at (864) 583-5271