South Main Baptist Church P.O. Box 7239 Pasadena, TX 77508-7239

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Main Events is a publication of South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX.

For more information about the ministries of this church, please call 281-487-8200 • www.southmain.org •

Dr. Ron Lyles

SOUTH MAIN MISSION TRIP to McALLEN, TEXAS - MARCH 13-17

If you’re 16 years of age or older, this trip is for you!

Cost: $150 per person (Includes housing, linens, meals, and transportation) $50 deposit due to Jane Logan, ASAP Registration Deadline: February 28

Informational Meeting: Sunday, January 31, 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room for those interested in participating. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship began the Rural Poverty Initiative in 2001 known as Together For Hope. The twenty poorest counties in the USA were selected based upon the 1995 census. Seven of the poorest counties were found along the Texas-Mexico border. When CBF arrived in Texas, they immediately partnered with Buckner International and Literacy Connexus. This is South Main’s 5th year of partnering with CBF to come alongside those living in poverty in South Texas. This year we have the opportunity to join another church in building a brand new home for a Colonia family. This will be a great time together serving the Lord, and making a difference in the lives of people living in poverty.

REGISTRATION BROCHURES AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE

Our SMBC Student Ministry is continuing to thrive, and 2016 brings much excitement for blessings to come! We are enthusiastically anticipating our Youth Retreat at Miracle Farms in Brenham, Texas, the weekend of March 4-6, 2016! This retreat will be a fantastic trip for our students filled with lots of fun as well as a close encounter with God. Pray for God to move in the lives of both our students and adults on this retreat. This Spring & Summer is loaded with events so keep us in your prayers as we minister to our many students!

Our College & Career Ministry Students & Leaders were so blessed to be part of a wonderful worship experience at Passion 2016! It is quite humbling to participate in singing praises to our God in an arena filled to capacity with other Christians worshiping our Savior and God! Thousands of voices singing praise to Jesus was an awesome experience, and made all of us only imagine what the praise in heaven will be like! We were also blessed by many who brought excellent messages from God’s Word and who challenged our college students to grow and mature in their Christian walks!

Our College & Career Ministry Bible Study, now known as the EDGE, meets Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the college and career classroom. There are many events planned including a Super Bowl Gathering, Game nights, and an upcoming bonfire trip to the beach! Special thanks to all those who support both our Youth and College Student Ministries! God is doing great things! In His service, Brian

New Living Well Class for Seniors We have had such great response to our Living Well exercise class for seniors that we are adding classes! This is a great class for those who want to stay active, tone up a little bit, and/or get out for some fellowship. Come

try us out. We do believe you will enjoy it and it is FREE! Morning classes: Mondays & Wednesdays,

8:30-9:15 a.m. Afternoon Classes: Mondays & Thursdays

1:30-2:15 p.m.

New York Trip - October 14-20, 2016 This exciting trip to the Great North East destinations include: Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes, Eastman (Kodak) Home Tour, Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame), Culinary Institute Tour, Tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home, NYC, 911 Memorial, plus much more! If you would like more information on this trip, stop by the FLC for a brochure or give Shirley a call 281-487-8200. Tico Montoya

Sunday, February 7 We will not have any Sunday evening activities that evening with the exception of some groups having fellowships during the Super Bowl. Outreach We are still looking for a few who are willing to make very short visits on Sunday evenings. You are needed to help our outreach efforts. Call myself or Kim to add your name to this very special team. Senior Single Sweetheart Banquet Invitations are being sent out to all single women (including widows) to the Deacon sponsored Senior Single Sweetheart Banquet on February 14. Reservations are necessary, so get yours turned in as soon as you can. If you don’t receive an invitation, call the office to reserve your place.

Personal Note Patti and I are moving to this area. We have sold our Baytown home and are remodeling a home in Deer Park. We can’t wait to be a part of this community 24/7! Jeff Fuqua

Church Pictorial Directory This month we will begin building our updated family pictorial directory. It will become a keepsake and a useful resource, and it will not be complete without you. Photography sessions will begin February 16. To make your photography appointment log into our website, visit the sign-up table at the Main Connection on Sunday mornings, or call the church office. You will receive a complimentary directory and an 8x10 portrait for participating. We are also collecting snapshots to create “activity pages,” so please send us your good photos of our church family in ministry action.

Kelley Trimble

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

1 Upward Basketball Practices, 6:30 p.m., FLC (M, T, Th)

Men’s Bible Study (Glory Days by Max Lucado), 7 p.m.,

GH (Mondays) Women’s Bible Study (The Armor of God by Priscilla

Shirer), 7 p.m. Student Area (Mondays)

2 JOY Club Meeting, 9 a.m., Great Hall

Women’s Bible Study (The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer), 10 a.m. Student Area (Tuesdays)

BSF-Bible Study Fellowship, 6 p.m., Worship Center

(Tuesdays)

Vision Sign Language Class, 6 p.m., Martin Room (Tuesdays)

Divorce Care & DC4K, 6:30 p.m., M206 (Tuesdays)

3 ESL Classes, 9 a.m., Rm 162-169 (Wednesdays)

Ladies’ Bible Study (Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs), 6:15 p.m., Martin Room (Wednesdays)

4 Men’s “42,” 6 p.m., Main Connection

Faithful Followers Fellowship, 2 p.m., Main Connection

5 MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m., Main

Connection 6 Upward Basketball Games, 8 a.m., FLC (Saturdays)

7-14 Focus on WMU Week

7 Men’s Ministry Breakfast, 7 a.m., GH

Student Ministry - Football Frenzie Night, 5:30 p.m., Student Area

College Ministry - E.D.G.E., 6:30 p.m., Room 167

9 WMU - Women on Mission Meeting/Staff Appreciation

Luncheon, 10 a.m., Parlor/GH 12 Single Adult Ministry Game Night, 6:15 p.m., Rm 167

14 Senior Single Sweetheart Banquet, 12 p.m., GH

Deacons’ Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

15 Ladies’ Game Night, 6 p.m., Main Connection 16-20 Pictorial Directory Photography Sessions

2:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m (Tuesday-Friday)

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)

23-27 Pictorial Directory Photography Sessions 2:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m (Tuesday-Friday)

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)

16 The Gathering Place, 10 a.m., GH

Second Family Team Meeting, 6 p.m., GH 18 Faithful Followers Ladies’ Class Meeting, 6 p.m., GH

19 MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m., Main

Connection

J12 for Grades 4-6, 6 p.m., FLC

21 Single Adult Ministry Luncheon, 12 p.m., GH 25 Upward Basketball Award Banquet, 6 p.m., FLC

26 Single Adult Ministry Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Rm 167

28 Food Collection Sunday, Narthex

Evening Worship - Children of the World Concert, 5:40 p.m., Worship Center

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - Donate $1 Help fill the soup kettles following both morning worship services on Sunday, February 7.

Monetary donations will be distributed through Mission Centers of Houston

Food donations will be distributed through our Missions Ministry.

The Children of the World International Children’s Choir will be with us in concert Sunday evening, February 28, at 5:40 p.m. The children will perform for us, and then we have the privilege of hosting them in our homes on Sunday and Monday evenings. Please contact me ASAP if you would enjoy providing a host home. This year’s children hail from Uganda, Nepal and the Philippines. This group is doing such a good job with global poverty. They address all the areas of healthcare, education, nutrition, clean water and spiritual development. Come be a part of something that is making a real difference in our world.

CHILDREN OF THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR

In concert Sunday, February 28

5:40 p.m. in the Worship Center

(For students in grades 4-6)

Friday, February 19 6-10 p.m.

Smashy Road Wanted (A lesson in respecting authority.)

Come join us for a fun-filled game night and some pizza!

Bring a friend!

Jennifer Evans

LADIES’ STUDY BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE

And What We Can Learn from Them

Wednesdays Beginning February 3

6:15-7:00 p.m. in the Martin Room

I am very excited to tell you of a wonderful concert we will host Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. with concert artist, David Phelps, currently with the Gaither Vocal Band. Tickets are available on Sundays in the Main Connection, Wednesdays in the Great Hall, and during the week in the church office through February 15. They will then go on sale to the general public at the cost of $25 and $35. Don’t wait to get your tickets! Get yours for $15 while you can! Did I mention David will be coming with his band and backup singers plus the addition of our own South Main choir? This is the perfect time to make your move to the choir and get in on learning some wonderful and exciting music presented by one of the premier vocalists of the day. Can you tell I’m excited? Hope you are as well. Get your ticket today! Bobie Miller