A Monthly Publication of Boiling Springs Baptist Church
Keith’s Korner…
October 2017 Volume 2 Issue 10
“But Wait, There’s More”
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NASB).
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”
When our family goes to see a movie, and we really enjoy it, we will always be the last ones out of the theater. Why? Not all movies, but a good number of them will have a short clip after the movie credits have rolled. They are usually included for humor or to set up a possible sequel. Renee is the one who started this McKinney family tradition. I would get up to leave and she would say, “But wait, there’s more.” More often than not, she would be right.
Founder’s Day celebrations have come and gone. A BIG THANKS to all who helped make this week-long celebration a success. However, as we move forward in spiritual growth and service, I am hearing a voice saying, “But wait, there’s more.” I am confident that I am not the only one hearing this. Do you hear it also? It’s the Spirit of God saying there’s more…. more light and love to be shown and shared in our community and beyond, more hope in Jesus Christ to be offered to a hurting world. Join others each Sunday as we seek to grow together through worship and Bible study. A special opportunity is taking place on Sunday night, October 1, that could help you find your place of service here at BSBC. See below for more information on our upcoming Ministry Party. I pray through our worship, study, fellowship and service we will all hear the Spirit’s voice saying, “But wait, there’s more.”
Note – October 11-14, I will be traveling with a small group from the Baptist Children’s Home of NC to Xela, Guatemala (Melvin and Joann Lutz are also participating). This is a short visioning trip in which we will learn more about the work in and through the Good Shepherd Orphanage, and ongoing construction needs. Please be in prayer for this trip and the possibility of future mission opportunities for members of BSBC.
SUNDAY MORNINGS IN OCTOBER Oct. 1Different Gifts, One Faith, One Body, One Team, Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Keith preaching Communion Oct. 8 WOMEN’S DAY Samantha Collins speaking Oct. 15Justin Webb preaching
Justin is beginning work on his PhD through Midwestern Theological Seminary.
Sunday Evening, October 1, 2017
6:15 PM in LEC
Hosted by the church staff and Nominating Committee Enjoy cake and ice-cream and talk to leaders regarding areas of service for 2018.
Oct. 22 Pastor Keith preaching Oct. 29.. REFORMATION SUNDAY Pastor Keith preaching
SUNDAY EVENINGS IN OCTOBER Spiritual Growth Sessions “Reformation”
Led by Dr. Kent Blevins,
Professor of Undergraduate Religious Studies, GWU See page 3 for details
NEW HYMNALS BSBC is purchasing new worship hymnals, Celebrating Grace, which contains traditional/familiar hymns and more contemporary music. We are offering you a chance to buy one or more in honor of or in memory of a loved one or To the Glory of God. Cost is $20.00 per hymnal. You may come by the church office and pay by check or credit card or go to our church website and purchase online. We hope to have the Hymnals in the Sanctuary by Christmas, 2017.
GRADES 1-3 RA’s MISSION PROJECT The younger RA’s will be organizing “Birthday Boxes” for children with upcoming birthdays, whose families come to our Food Closet. The RA’s are asking for your help with donations. There will be decorated boxes located in the Education Building for collection of items such as: boxed cake mixes, canned icing, candles, birthday plates, cups, napkins, and blank child appropriate birthday cards. They are very excited about their first mission project of the year!
OCTOBER 28 2:00-4:00pm at Picnic Shelter GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY for Pre-K Pals & Families OCTOBER 29 5:00-7:00pm Begin with Inflatables outside - then join us for Pizza in FH Welcome in Sanctuary then follow the TRAIL of TREATS (Sunday School classes decorate your doors and give out candy!)
Games, Fun for Everyone!
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From our Associate Pastor for Music & Adults… Candy Wilson What a busy summer and September we had! And now it’s time to begin preparations for the Advent/Christmas Season. Say what?!? Already?? The older I become I have begun to realize how quickly time passes and how important it is for us to savor the good times and to take time to be grateful for all the gifts we have been given. One of those wonderful gifts is the gift of music. If you are inclined musically, I ask you to consider becoming a part of the Music Ministry of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. We always need singers, band and orchestral instrumentalists, and handbell ringers. Now is a good time to become a part of this ministry—a time when we are all beginning to get back into our regular routine. Music is usually a part of every service of worship at Boiling Springs Baptist. Your participation in the Music Ministry of the church will not only be a blessing to others; but, you will also be blessed by contributing your gift regularly in worship. If you have any questions, please contact me. You will find more information about our Christmas music plans in the article below. I also want to share with you a wonderful opportunity we have on Sunday, October 8 at 6:00 pm as we will be hosting the Crest High School Orchestra in the sanctuary. Our very own Hannah Thurman and Dalton Stevens are members of this fine group of musicians and I know you don’t want to miss it! Please plan to attend. In God’s service with you, Candy CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT BOILING SPRINGS BAPTIST This year we will join forces with the Music Ministry of First Baptist, Shelby to present “Peace Has Come” by Mary McDonald. We will be accompanied by chamber orchestra. Each choir will work on the music in regular choir rehearsals and there will be 3 combined rehearsals. Both presentations will be on Sunday, December 17: 9:00 am at First Baptist and 10:55 am at Boiling Springs. This project promises to be a meaningful and rewarding experience. See below for combined rehearsal dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Candy Wilson at your earliest convenience. Combined Rehearsal Schedule for “Peace Has Come” Saturday, September 30, 10:00 am at First Baptist, Shelby Wednesday, November 01, 7:15 pm at First Baptist, Shelby Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 pm Rehearsal for orchestra 7:00 pm Dress Rehearsal at Boiling Springs Baptist
Preschool and Children... “God has a plan for me. I don’t know what it is right now.
I don’t know what I will see or do. But one day I will hear Him call. And when I do, I’ll answer Yes - Jesus will do something amazing.” Jesus Wants All of Me As children of God, we are not always sure of God’s call. Some of us have listened and not known how to answer or what the call may do to our lives. Children need to see us, as adults setting an example of listening to God and answering His call. As I have talked with children about listening to God I have used myself as an example of listening and just not being sure how to answer. When I did answer, the door He opened for me was amazing as I now have a second family of children that I love dearly. Children see Alan and Mary Newcomb listening to God’s call and answering His call to lead the youth to understand their faith and to listen to God. We, as a church, need to allow them to see us as strong Christians, leading and listening to what God has in store for us as we walk in faith. Step up and be the person they see as God’s faithful follower. Fall is upon us and we look forward to activities that allow us to share time together in a new season. Apples and pumpkins, fall leaves and cooler days…. God’s sign of a new beginning! There are several activities planned in the month ahead. These are not only for the children but families and the community. On October 28, the Pre-K pals and families will gather for a Great Pumpkin Party at the picnic shelter from 2:00-4:00. Following the Great Pumpkin Party will be our Trail of Treats on Sunday October 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This is an event that has been a great success in the community. Everyone is welcome to come, and to participate with planning games and events inside the church. Fall is in the air and God has His Hands on us! Miss Ellen
A Message from Our Youth Minister... First, let Mary and I say a most sincere thank you for our time of ordination in the month of September. It was truly a special and encouraging evening for us and we are eternally grateful for the love and support that we receive from Boiling Springs Baptist Church. The fall season is a very big time for our youth ministry and we are very excited! Students and teachers are in the swing of school and we continue to pray for a smooth fall semester for all. Below are some events and dates that are important in the months of October and November: Sunday October 1: A $50 deposit is due for our youth Fall Retreat to Camp Caraway. All youth attending this trip must pay the deposit by this day! Sunday October 8: The youth will be going to the Cleveland County fair following morning worship. The price of admission is $6. Any church member who would like to go to the fair with us is certainly welcome to come! Sunday October 15: The youth will be sponsoring a church-wide Feed the Flock on this Sunday following the worship service. We will be having spaghetti, salad, and bread for the meal. We hope you will come and enjoy fellowship with the church community and support our youth ministry with donations for the meal! Sunday October 22: We will have a mandatory youth parents’ meeting for those who have youth going on the Fall Retreat. We will meet that afternoon at 4 PM to discuss details, including cost. Saturday October 28: The youth will be sponsoring the annual Golf Tournament at River Bend Golf Course on this day. This is a huge fundraiser for the youth. If anybody in the church, or any youth, want to play in the golf tournament, see the blip in the Current. It costs $60 a person, or $240 for a team of 4. Also, if any individual or business in the church or the community wants to be a hole sponsor, you can pay $100 to have a sign with your name on it at the golf course. All proceeds go to the youth ministry. Friday November 10-Sunday November 12: The youth will be going on a Fall Retreat to Camp Caraway in Asheboro, NC. This is a beautiful camp and there are exciting activities and worship planned. We will have a guest speaker for the weekend and guest worship leaders as well. This weekend will be only our youth group together. We will stay in a cabin all together and eat our meals on camp Saturday. During the day there will be an opportunity for our group to participate in group building exercises as well as other fun events. This will be a truly meaningful and fun weekend. We hope all youth can come! A $50 deposit is due Sunday October 1. The Feed the Flock will help with the cost of this trip. The final cost will be discussed at the youth parent meeting on Sunday October 22, but the total cost, after the $50 deposit, will not exceed $50. If the youth attends and helps with Feed the Flock, then it could likely be less. Final payment for this youth trip is due Sunday, November 5. May the love and peace of Christ reign in each of our lives and in the life of this church,
Mary and Alan Newcomb Join us for a four-week Sunday evening study on the Reformation beginning October 1, at 5:00PM in the Lighthouse room. This year we celebrate 500 years since the Reformation.
Our Sunday evening highlights: Oct 1: Pre-reformation and Luther Oct 15: Anglican tradition
SAVE THE DATE!!
5:00PM Lighthouse Room
Dr. Kent Blevins of GWU will be leading us in this special time of teaching, interaction and discussion.
Oct 8: Reformed tradition Oct 22: Radical wing of the Reformation (Anabaptists)
NOVEMBER 4, 2017 5:30-7:30PM Church-wide Date Night open to any married or engaged couple! Childcare provided. Any questions may be sent to
[email protected] Register Online or in Church Office by October 15 $10 per person due at Registration
Three Young Married Couples, Alan & Mary Newcomb, Zach & Carrie Dobbins and Kenny & Samantha Collins have worked very hard on planning a Generational-Interaction Dinner & Fellowship for couples of All Ages! They invite you to come be a part of this exciting event. Let’s help build a bond of LOVE between all ages!
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Church News... Dear Friends, Thank you for honoring the ministry here in Shelby as you celebrate your 170th anniversary. I am thankful and proud to know a community of faith as dedicated as you are. Thank you for all of the ways you encourage me. Praying for you as you continue to serve our Lord. Grace & Peace, Cecelia Beck From YOUR PARISH NURSE Committee Thank you to my church family. I appreciate all the calls, visits, cards, and gifts that you have continuously shared with me while I have been in White Oak. Geraldine Humphries
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE MEETS October 2 6:30pm in Lighthouse Room EVERYONE who is interested in Sharing the Good News with our community is invited to this meeting. Refreshments will be served.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Meets Second Monday of Each Month 6:30pm If you knit or crochet, please join us on October 9. If you are unable to attend meetings and would like to contribute shawls, bring them to the church office or come anytime you can.
OCTOBER ADULT LUNCHEON
You’re invited to our October Adult Luncheon on Tues., Oct. 24 at 12:30pm. Jose and Maria Espinal will share about their mission work in Nicaragua. They will prepare a special meal for us, at no charge; however, donations for the mission work will be accepted. You are encouraged to bring paper products for us to share with agencies in need of those. SAVE THE DATE...October 17, 2017 6:00pm Goforth Hall at Fairgrounds Invitation extended to ALL CANCER SURVIVORS come celebrate YOU, as a survivor, and remember our last Relay 2017 with Pick-up foods, Fun & Fellowship! Hope you make plans to be a part of this special time. Our Relay 2018 has been planned for May 18, 2018. We continue to CELEBRATE, REMEMBER, AND FIGHT BACK!! It takes a village and we are the village. Diane Rabon 19TH ANNUAL BSBC YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 River Bend YMCA Golf Club Tee Off at 1:30pm – Shotgun Start $60 per Person / $240 per Team $10 Optional Mulligan Package Proceeds go to Youth Ministry $100 Hole Sponsor If you would like to sponsor a hole, please contact Alan.
DO YOU HAVE concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an awardwinning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. NO CHARGE TO YOU! Space Is Limited WHERE: Neal Senior Center WHEN: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 31, November 1, 7, and 8, 2017 (Select Tuesdays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks / 8 sessions) TIME: 10:00AM – 12 noon Classes are held twice a week for 4 weeks for 2 hours each. For more info. or to RSVP Please contact Neal Senior Center, 704-482-3488 (see flyers posted around church) Sponsored by the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, Cleveland County COA & NC Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center FAITH JOURNALING Class with Mary Ruth Dixon at Ruby C. Hunt Library YMCA began on September 20 1:00-2:00pm BUT Additional dates: October 18, November 15, December 20 Bring your own journaling supplies and Bible.
Youth FEED the FLOCK in LEC OCTOBER 15 following Worship
Heartfelt Christian Sympathy to ...the families of Shirley Strickland Mother of John Strickland Joe Moser, IN Uncle of Linda T. Greene Priscilla Wray Mother of Tony Wray (brotherin-law of Mitzi McGraw) Hud Lemons Community Member Glenda Baydowicz, VA Cousin of Bonnie Doughtie Nancy Marsh Mother of Terry Wallace “Red” Mitchell Adams, VA Son-in-law of Pat Kelly, Brother-in-law to Teresa White & Lisa Houser
OCTOBER NURSERY Oct 1 Austin & Catie Stitzel Dixon & Elizabeth Crowder Oct 8 Jason & Amy Hamrick Oct 15 Justin & Stephanie Webb Karen Costner Oct 22 Bill & Julie Daves Oct 29 Cliff & Gail Hamrick Ben & Anna McDaniel
WELCOME COMMITTEE OCTOBER Jane Sarratt/Barbara Walton (North side of building)
TO OUR OCTOBER 80’ s AND OVER Jerry Bryson…...…………...Oct 14 Karl Jordan………...……….Oct 16 Carolyn R. Hamrick.........Oct 19 Doris Banner.……………… Oct 19 Polly McDaniel ............ Oct 31 FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SEPTEMBER
Sept 3 $ 9,927.00 Sept 10 $ 13,613.00 Sept 17 $ 7,252.50 Sept 24 $ 13,479.25 Basic Weekly Budget Needs : $11,823.32
Carolyn & Bob Hunt (South side of building)
Sanctuary Flowers OCTOBER NO Flowers Reserved Please call church if interested SUNDAY SCHOOL: Attendance -September
Sept 3……………………...171 Sept 10 Video in sanctuary Sept 17……………………..173 Sept 24…………………….191
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Weekly Schedule Sunday 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:15 AM Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:55 AM Morning Worship 5:00 Spiritual Growth Tuesday 1:00AM Staff Meeting Wednesday 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:15 PM C.A.R.E. Teams 5:30 PM Youth Bible Study 5:30 PM Children’s Choirs 6:00 PM…..Children’s Missions 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
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Your October Monthly Food Closet Donations!!The Food Closet has been hit hard the last few weeks! Also, remember Back-Pack Ministry—BSBC is now filling 11 bags per week for children in need at BS Elementary. Needs: (pop-top) spaghetti o’s, pop tarts, grits, oatmeal, snacks, mac ‘n cheese
THE CURRENT Newsletter Information All information for this monthly publication needs to be submitted by the 20th of each month. This will give the church office time to both publish and mail the newsletter, with the goal of it arriving in mail boxes before the 1st of each month.
THANK YOU to all who help get the Current Publication ready for mailing each month. Your service is greatly appreciated!
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Keith McKinney Pastor
[email protected] Rev. Candy Wilson Assoc. Pastor for Music & Adults
[email protected] Roger Lowe Minister for Media & Technology
[email protected] Ellen Humphries Minister for Preschool & Children
[email protected] Rev. Alan Newcomb Minister for Youth
[email protected] Heidi Dobbins Financial Secretary
[email protected] Betsy Beason Secretary
[email protected] Dawn Moore Daycare Director
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