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Dear Church Family,
Thanks for being at Bible Center Church today. We are glad that you are here. You have come in the midst of a decisive month of action and new initiatives that we are rolling out to our church family. We would love to have you be a part. Jump in and share in the life we share following Jesus Christ our Lord! You have encouraged us by coming.
Did you know that Jesus had a small group? You most likely know that His disciples went on to reshape world history…as well as many of our personal histories. In this month long lead up to our launch of Community Groups, we are pondering Jesus’ small group. Are you a connected person? Or are you a rock and another footnote on that old Paul Simon song, “I am rock, I am an island!” God never intended any of us to live that way, which is a part of what makes His interdependent family a joy. Today, we consider connections. You connected?
Tonight, we look at David, the man after God’s own heart…who went down hard in sinful failure. If he went down, then going down is a threat to us, as well. God can keep us; but, tonight as we trek through David’s life, we invariably must face his sin with Bathsheba. But God is a Redeemer and has a famous name, well-earned, for healing broken things…even self-inflicted wounds. How we love grace at Bible Center…and Sundays together.
Keep Going,
Eric MountsSenior Pastor
www.BibleCenterChurch.com • 304.346.0431
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Come • Grow • Live • Talk
Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am Contemporary Service
10:45 am Traditional Service
6:00 pm Evening Service
Wednesday: Family Night6:30 pm Equip, Awana, Fusion, Element
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Sunday, Sept. 8 Introduction of PassageSunday, Sept. 15 Recite Hebrews 10:22Sunday, Sept. 22 Recite Hebrews 10:22-23Sunday, Sept. 29 Recite Hebrews 10:22-24
Sunday, Oct. 6 Recite Hebrews 10:22-25
Beginning today, we’re embarking on our next corporate scripture memory initiative! As we approach the launch
of our small group ministry called Community, we are memorizing Hebrews 10:22-25.
We’ll learn one verse per week and recite it together as part of our worship service on the following Sunday.
Additionally, we’ll meditate on the verses we are memorizing, guided by the weekly Take 5’s.
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• Pray for a special evening of worship together with Laura Story on Friday.
• Churches statewide are uniting in prayer today for the Living Proof Live event this Saturday at the Civic Center.
Men: You're invited and encouraged to meet Saturday at 8:30 AM at the Civic Center to pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of all the women attending.
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3Announcements Women’s Conference Volunteer MeetingToday • 4:30 PM • Room 1101 (Narrows)
Care Ministry Fall Kick-OffToday • 4 PM • Room 3105/06 • If you like sending people encouraging cards, helping with minor home repairs, or providing meals for people in need, then please come to this meeting and find out how you can get involved.
School Committee MeetingToday • 4:30 PM • 3101/02
Women’s Cancer Support GroupMonday, September 9 • 7 PM • Connie’s Kitchen (882 Oakwood Road)
Low-Mobility Exercise ClassMondays & Thursdays, beginning September 9 • 6-7 PM • Oakhurst Campus • Room B110/111. Ladies, bring your own mat and join us for this low-impact class. Questions? Contact Annabelle Monk (304.744.1295).
H.O.P.E. MeetingMonday, Sept. 9 • 7 PM • Living Room• H.O.P.E. is a a support group that offers encouragement to women who are struggling with infertility, miscarriage, and/or early child loss.
RAM Center Fitness ClassesThe RAM Center is offering fitness classes at a reduced rate for you to use to reach others for Christ. Registration and payment is required in advance: $12 for a 6-week session. You may register and pay online at biblecenterchurch.com. Please bring a towel and a mat with you.
Boot Camp - Men & Women ($12 for 6 weeks)Tuesdays, beginning September 17 • 7 PM • Emphasizes body weight exercises in a cardiovascular climate, with intensity levels controlled by the individual. Led by Jeff Null.
Fitness with Friends - Women ($12 for 6 weeks)Thursdays, beginning Sept. 19 • 7 PM • A beginner-intermediate program creates more efficient movement patterns that produce stability and mobility while lengthening and strengthening muscles. Led by Elizabeth “Poozie” Null.
Finance Committee MeetingSunday, September 15 • 4:30 PM • 3101/02
Sparks Hike & BonfireFriday, September 20 • Southridge Campus • 7-9 PM • $3 each • Visit our website for more details.
Gym Night (3rd-5th Grade)Friday, September 27 • 7-9 PM • RAM Center • $5 each • This is for any child in 3rd-5th grade who would like to enjoy some crazy games in our gym. The price includes drink and food. Visit our website for more details.
Parents of BASE Camp ChildrenWould you like to know what your child is being taught in BASE Camp? Then go to biblecenterchurch.com/basecamp and look at the Bible Story and the “Guide Marker” for the weekly lesson. You’ll be able to follow up with your child at home. Lessons will be updated each month. Check out biblecenterchurch.com/children for more!
Women’s Conference TicketsIt’s not too late to attend this year’s conference! Laura Story tickets are available at the Info Desk ($25) and Living Proof Live tickets ($69) are available at www.Lifeway.com/livingproof.
OWLS - Heritage Village Trip (55+)Saturday, September 28 • 8:45 AM - 3 PM (depart from Oakhurst Campus) • Huntington, WV • Cost: $7 (per person - lunch on your own) • See how the Appalachian heritage has been preserved. You may use church transportation (buses, vans, etc.) or take your personal vehicle and caravan with the group. Sign up before Sunday, Sept. 22.
Special Missions ProjectThe Special Missions Project for September will help Dr. Miriam Wheeler, serving with ABWE as a medical missionary in Ukraine, cover some travel expenses of local lay pastors, including the purchase a newer, more economical vehicle to be used by Pastor Anatoli for outreach services to outlying villages. Please mark your checks Special Missions Project.
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Connection: Knit One, Double Pearls of Relating
Colossians 1:24-2:5Pastor Eric Mounts • September 8, 2013 am
Part 2 of a study titled: Jesus had a Small Group
1. We live in a profoundly disconnected age.A. We are connected digitally.
B. We are disconnected relationally.
2. How do small groups stimulatemeaningful connection betweenChrist followers? (Acts 4:13, Colossians 2:1-5)
A. Love encourages us
forward. (2:2, 1 Peter 4:8)
B. Relating brings out the best
in faith’s potential. (2:2)
C. Connecting keeps our hope
on the front burner. (1:27)
The Tuesday Night Ladies Bible StudyBegins September 24 • 7 PM • Room 3105/06 • The Magnificent Obsession by Anne Graham Lotz • Led by Susan Beeler
The Women in the Word Bible StudyBegins September 25 • 9:30 AM • Room 2104• Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God by Margaret Feinberg • Child care provided with reservation by emailing Jane at [email protected].
» To volunteer to help with child care on Wednesdays from 9:15-11 AM, please email Paula at [email protected].
Special Missions Project UpdatePraise the Lord! In August, contributions in the amount of $10,464.55 were made to help Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary by providing needed funds toward a time-sensitive building project.
Senior Saints are now OWLS! Our Senior Saints ministry is now known as OWLS, Whooo? The Older, Wiser, Livelier Saints! Be on the lookout for more information and opportunities!
Note of Sympathy to...• Melissa Smith, whose mother,
Maxine Lawrence, passed away.
Repair Care For those who enjoy doing odd jobs around the house (including jacks-of-all-trades).
Card Care For those who like to write encouraging cards to people on their birthday or if they are in need of sympathy.
Meal Care For those who like to cook meals for people who are in need or unable to make meals for themselves, or to help with funeral or bereavement dinners.
VisiCare For those who would be willing to visit with our elderly and shut-ins.
Also, you may indicate your interst in serving on a Care Team (or receiving more information about our Care Ministry)
by filling out the Communication Tab in today’s bulletin.
Join us today for our Fall Kick-Off and learn about our four different Care Teams on which
you can serve and be involved.
Care MinistryFall Kick-Off
Today • 4 PM • Room 3105/06
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Our New Small GrOupS miNiStry
What is it?Community Groups are small groups of adults (generally about 12) that meet weekly in homes throughout the valley for fellowship, prayer, and sermon-based discussions.
What is the purpose?The goal of Community is to put into action the mission of Bible Center Church. Through Community, our people will live for Christ together by developing biblical relationships within the body.
When is it?The fall session of our Community Groups will begin in October and run until the week before Thanksgiving. These same groups will resume in January and run until spring.
What night of the week is it?Our Community Groups are available on every night of the week, except Wednesdays. You have the flexibility to choose a group that fits your schedule, location, and child situation.
What about my children?We have child-friendly Community Groups.
How do I get Connected with a Community Group?You can get connected with Community Group by:
1. Register online: Go to www.biblecenterchurch.com/community and click “Find a Group.” Select a group that is best for your schedule, location, and child situation.
2. Register at church: Go to the Community Group table in the Gathering Space starting September 8th to sign up for a group.