Broadus Memorial Baptist Church 5351 Pole Green Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116

January

2017

Volume 21

Number 1 MISSION THE

www.broaduschurch.org

New Year’s Day Schedule

Like Christmas, New Year’s Day also falls on Sunday, but we will be following our regular schedule of worship services and Sunday School. Plan to start your year off right by study-ing the Bible and worshipping together.

8:45 Worship at Pole Green Campus

10:00 Sunday School at Pole Green Campus

11:00 Worship at Both Campuses

Missions Offering Update!

As of December 18, we have received $13,162 toward our goal of $18,000! We will continue to receive contributions to our Thanksgiving Offering for International Mis-sions through Sunday, January 8th. Let’s give generously and surpass our goal, helping to share the love of Christ around the world!

Wednesday Night Programs Resume January 11th

5:15-6:00 Supper is Served Supper reservations can be made by filling out

a card from the worship chair pockets or calling

the church office by noon Monday. The cost is

$3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 &

under ($12 max/family). Check the Sunday

bulletin for weekly menus.

6:00-7:15 Programs for All Ages

Nursery Care (Rooms 109 - 111)

Musical Mission Kids. Our children (pre-

school - 5th grade) will be enjoying choir,

Bible lessons and mission activities.

Youth “Elevate!” This program for grades 6

-12 is about taking faith to new heights!

There’s music, games, missions, a mes-

sage and more!

Adult Discipleship Studies. Adults are en-

couraged to join in a small group study.

Check out the options on page 3 and sign

up in the Commons.

7:15 Worship Choir Practice

Friday the 13th is FUN! Friday

5:30 - 8:15 p.m. with supper

This is a great evening of food, fun, games, crafts and activities for babies thru 5th grad-ers. The cost is 1 MCEF food pantry item per

child. Register in the Com-mons beginning Jan. 1.

Interested in helping? We need you from 5-9 pm! Sign up now in the Commons.

Got questions? Ask Ms Karen.

January 2017 SUNDAY MORNING

AT POLE GREEN CAMPUS

8:45 - Traditional Service 10:00 - Sunday School

11:00 - Contemporary Service

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

OFFICE

CLOSED

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4

No Wednesday

Night Programs

5

6:30 Praise Team

6 7

1:00 Allie Burton

Memorial Service

8

2:00 Prayer Shawl

4:30-Youth Band

6:30 The Gathering

Youth Worship

6:30 Hebron Lead-

ership Team

9

6:30-Ladies Book

Club in CB

10

9:45 Broadus Bells

11

Full Programs

Resume

5:15 Dinner

6-7:15 Programs

7:15 Choir

12

6:30 Praise Team

13

5:30-8:15

Fun!Friday

14

9:00 Work Day

At Hebron

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6:00 Finance

6:30 MS Connect

Group

7:00 Business Mtg

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MCEF Stevi B’s

Night

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9:45 Broadus Bells

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5:15 Dinner

6-7:15 Programs

7:15 Choir

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6:30 Praise Team

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22

4:30-Youth Band

6:30 Connect Grps

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9:45 Broadus Bells

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5:15 Dinner

6-7:15 Programs

7:15 Choir

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6:30 Praise Team

27 28 8:00 Deaconess &

Deacon Breakfast

29

12:00 Youth Parent

Lunch

4:30-Youth Band

6:30 Connect Grps

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9:45 Broadus Bells

The church office is regularly open on Monday—Thursday, 8:30-4:45.

SUNDAY MORNING AT HEBRON CAMPUS

11:00 - Worship Service

For more information about Broadus Church and a PDF of this Mission newsletter, visit www.broaduschurch.org.

High School Retreat at River

We all like invitations. Even when we aren’t particularly inter-ested in attending an event or par-ticipating in an activity, it’s nice to

be asked. Someone considered we were worth the effort, and that makes us feel good. As I study the Bible, I am struck by God’s invitations to His people, particularly as they are presented to us through His Son Jesus Christ. The word that keeps jumping out at me is “Come!” It is an invitation to closeness, to the building of a relationship. I can’t think of anything more important in this new year before us than building a closer, deeper relationship with Jesus. It’s what He wants for us, so He beckons us to come on a journey of spiritual growth—not by ourselves, but with Him. This journey is the theme of our Sunday morning worship series for the next few weeks. I have picked out a progression of invi-tations, primarily from the New Testament, that map out a path of growth for us—what we often call “discipleship.” These are in no way comprehensive, and I am likely to make changes along the way, but here are some of the upcoming topics:

“Come and See” (Invitation to Seek)

“Come and Follow” (Invitation to Commit)

“Come and Worship” (Invitation to Connect)

“Come and Die” (Invitation to Sacrifice)

“Come and Rest” (Invitation to Peace)

“Come and Enjoy” (Invitation to Heaven)

Our spiritual journey is one we must make in the pres-ence of Jesus, but it is also more joy-filled when we do it with each other, as well. I hope you will make Sunday worship and Bible study a priority in your schedule for the new year. God bless you all! Pastor Phil

Broadus Youth: Belong! Believe! Become!

Sunday School at 10:00. Elevate on Wednesday nights, 6:00-7:15 Connect Groups or “The Gathering” on Sunday nights from 6:30-8:00.

ACTIVITES & EVENTS COMING UP: Jan. 8, 6:30-8pm The Gathering, Youth Worship Jan. 15-16– HS ReNEWal weekend at the river. Jan. 22—New King William Connect Group Jan. 29– Annual Youth Parent Luncheon in the CB

following 11:00 service. Feb. 5– “Souper” Bowl Party at 6pm in CB Feb. 12, 6:30-8pm– The Gathering Youth worship Mar. 12, 6:30-8pm– The Gathering Youth Worship Apr. 28-30– Spring Retreat @ Watermarks Camp

Ask Randy for More Details!

I want to thank all of you who have helped in so many ways to launch the Hebron Campus. I am excited about all of the great things that God is doing. We’ve had two professions of faith! We also have several families that attend regularly that have not been actively involved in a church before. This is incredibly exciting for us.

The other day, I had ran into two people. One of them has a son, whose family just began attending our Hebron Campus. She told me they were all sick this weekend and would be out of town the next weekend, but they were really enjoying being at Hebron. The second occurred when I was at the Courthouse picking up a permit. A mother with a small baby came out of one of the offices. She asked me, “Do I know you? Are you the pastor at Hebron?” I said “Yes, and you are Brittany and this must be Bryson.” She told me “I am sorry we have not been in a while, I have been exhausted but I heard you prayed for us Sunday.” I could see she was touched by our prayers.

Some people have asked how they can help? First, keep us in your prayers. Next, we need lots of work done on the property. January 14th is a work day from 9 until 12. We will be working on handicap ramps and other projects preparing our classroom trailer for use. Plus, we can always use people to clean or rake leaves, so anyone can par-ticipate in this day. Finally; come visit one Sunday. We miss our friends and family from Pole Green.

Jeff Poythress

A NOTE TO OUR MEMBERS

The church staff appreciates the cards, goodies and other expressions of your love that have been given to us during this Christmas season. It’s a joy to share in the ministry of Broadus Church with you all!

New Wednesday Discipleship Groups 6:00-7:15 PM beginning Jan. 11th

“What Keeps You Up At Night: How to Find Peace While Chasing Your Dreams” This is a 6-session video-based study by Pete Wilson. Susan Smith will be leading in Room 251. $10 for book.

“In the Dust of the Rabbi” by Ray Vander Laan. This is a 5-session guided video tour through the land of the Bible with faith lessons. Pastor Phil will lead the discussions in Room 200.

Women’s Group—“Fight Back with Joy: Celebrate more. Regret less. Stare down your fears.” This is a video & discussion study by Margaret Feinberg. Kelly Chenault will be leading in Room 251. $10 for book.

Men’s Group— “Promised Land” This is a video-based study by Ray Vander Laan about how God guides His people. Howard Rhodes will lead the in Room 207.

Also... The Sunday night “Praying Parents” group led by

Temple Foster will resume in Room 200 on January 8, 6:45-7:45. Become a prayer warrior for your kids!

Look for sign-up sheets in the church Commons!

The January Mission

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Mechanicsville, VA

Permit No. 86

ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED

Broadus Memorial Baptist Church

5351 Pole Green Road

Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116

804 779-2700

www.BroadusChurch.org

Ministerial Staff

Phil Peacock Senior Pastor

Randy Cooksey Minister of Youth

Carol Golden Minister of Music

Karen Tucker Minister of Children & Families

Jeff Poythress Minister of Missions

Broadus Bulletin Board

Welcome New Members!

Sean Donaldson 1033 Dover Lane Aylett, VA 23009

Russ & Mary Beth Kenny (with Lucas) 517 Jack Pen Lane King William, VA 23086

Brad, Catherine & Reid Stanley 279 Adams Lane Aylett, VA 23009

Ladies Book Club Our next book for discussion will be “The Bridge” by Karen Kings-bury. We will meet on January 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Commu-

nity Building. Bring any Christmas goodies you may have left over.

January Collection: Pancake Mix & Syrup

Offering Envelope Boxed Sets The boxed sets of 2017 Offering Envelopes will be available in the Commons through January 8th. To save the church postage, please pick up all boxes labeled for you or your family. If you would like to begin using offering envelopes, you may pick up an un-labeled box from the display tables. Please record your name on box number on the clipboard. Please call the church office if you need a box mailed to you.

Inclement Weather Policy

Every effort will be made to publicize Sunday schedule changes through the church web site, Facebook, telephone answering machine and local television stations. Use discretion when going out in bad weather.

The church office will be closed

on Monday, January 2nd.

MCEF Fun Night Out

Support MCEF every 3rd Monday of the month

in 2017 at Stevie B’s. The MCEF benevolence ministry gets 10% of the sales from 5-8 p.m. It’s an easy way to support MCEF with good

pizza & great fellowship!

Deacon/Deaconess Breakfast Meeting Saturday, January 28th

8:00-9:30 AM

Youth Parent Luncheon After Worship on January 29

Community Building Information and Inspiration!