A Monthly Publication of Boiling Springs Baptist Church
October 2018 Volume 3 Issue 10
Keith’s Korner J.B. Case was a tall, well-dressed man I remember from my childhood days at East
Flat Rock First Baptist Church. Despite his height, nice clothes and loving spirit, the one characteristic that stands out the most was his seemingly eternal supply of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. Once, as a young boy, I was afforded the opportunity to visit in the home of this great gum supplier and was overwhelmed to see a large wooden trunk filled with an enormous stash of nothing else but Juicy Fruit gum. Oh, I haven’t mentioned that J.B. Case was the one faithful male presence in the nursery there at East Flat Rock. Yes, I was there in that church nursery most every Sunday and, year after year, I was involved in every age-appropriate ministry a little boy, and later a teen, could be involved in. Surely I was not given the gum as a baby, but I remember that stick of gum every Sunday during my preschool and elementary years. As I write this article I am grateful for the many “J.B. Cases” that have cared and invested in my life. The greater influence however, was that of my parents. Raised in a loving Christian home, it was easy for me to hear and respond to this great message of God’s love. In many ways, I can’t remember not believing, but as a nine-year-old I do remember a time when I spoke and prayed with my pastor and was compelled to make a public decision to follow Christ and be baptized. Throughout my teen years when I was navigating the halls of my public high school, another “J.B. Case” was urging me on along my Christian journey - it was now my youth minister, Ramon Smith. Many here at Boiling Springs Baptist met Ramon during our spring renewal services. He was a formative influence during my teen years and is still a strong and steady influence today. He loved what he did, as a youth minister, and served as a great mentor to me during these peculiar years of adolescence. He was there to encourage, guide and, at times, correct when needed. He didn’t hand out sticks of gum, but rather guidance, direction and leadership opportunities. I am grateful for those who influenced my coming to Christ and for the many “J.B. Cases” that continue to speak to my life today. No gum expected. This month I look forward to hearing testimonies from several in our church regarding who influenced them in their decision to follow Christ. ______________
A closer look at the life and ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Beginning Wednesday, October 10, at 11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., Pastor Keith will lead a 4-week video study and discussion on Bonhoeffer, which will last through the month. All are welcome! Other staff “Circles of Influence” are found on an insert in this newsletter.
Pray for our October services and join us on Sunday nights at 5PM, as we explore the topic, Circles of Influence in a deeper way. Evangelism discussion continues on Sunday evenings at 5PM in the Fellowship Hall. Each evening some introductory time will be spent reflecting on the mornings sermon and testimony theme (see Sunday's service schedule below). Following this discussion, Pastor Keith will share insights from the book, "Evangelism for Normal People" by John Bowen. These insights will also be shared conversationally in the hope that evangelism is, or at least can be, "normal" for all who consider themselves followers of Jesus. OCTOBER SERMON SERIES: CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE
OCTOBER 7 Influenced by Friend, Neighbor or Co-worker *Testimony OCTOBER 14 Influenced by a Family Member *Testimony Alan preaching OCTOBER 21 Influenced by a Teacher *Testimony OCTOBER 28 Influenced by a Preacher *Testimony
Baptists on Mission Construction Skills Training Shelby Mission Camp October 6 - 9:00 am - 3:00pm Learn valuable construction skills such as how to hang and finish drywall, install flooring, lay out and frame walls, and more! This is a great training for students, women and men. The cost of attending the training itself and lunch is $10.00, but our church will pay the fee if you would like to go. Please see Keith if you are interested.
Every second counts. When it comes to emergency bleeding control, every second counts. The Stop the Bleed campaign, launched by the White House and the Department of Homeland Security, aims to provide training for everyone in what to do in an emergency bleeding situation and to give everyone the tools to save a life. October 7th at 3:30 PM Boiling Springs Baptist
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE! Total Gifts to Date: $ 60,100.00
We are grateful for your generosity that has enabled us to move forward with the purchase of a new 15 passenger mini-bus. The order is being processed and we should have the vehicle on our grounds by the end of November.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! *RA Co-Leader for Boys Grades 1-6 *Nursery Workers for Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:30 Bible Study Time
Please volunteer so that we can continue Wednesday night activities for children. Volunteers are the lifelines for these!! Contact Ellen if willing to help.
From our Associate Pastor for Music & Adults… Candy Wilson The Fall is upon us! So many helpful and fun things sponsored by the Adult Ministry and Music Ministry are coming up on the schedule. In order to keep up with everything, I encourage you to check the church calendar on a regular basis. Adults of all ages are invited to participate with us! See below for information regarding future events. You’re invited to participate in the Christmas Cantata! Night of the Father’s Love by Pepper Choplin will be presented in worship by the sanctuary choir, narrators, and chamber orchestra on Sunday, December 16th. Choplin says that during the composition of this work he focused on the words “worship, mystery, and beauty.” His desire was “not to be on the cutting edge, but to create a fresh telling of the Christmas story that was worshipful and beautiful.” And that he did! It will be a joy to prepare this music. See the rehearsal schedule below: Sunday, September 30, 2:00-4:00 pm—Listening session and initial practice Wednesdays, beginning October 3, 8:00 pm Sunday, October 21, 2:00-4:00 pm—Bonus rehearsal Sunday, November 11, 2:00-4:00 pm—Bonus rehearsal Tuesday, October 23rd Fall Gathering We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30 pm for a soup and chili meal with all the fixings. Our program for the day will be presented by Greg McIntyre of Shelby, attorney specializing in Elder Law. (Greg is the son of Terri and Ted McIntyre.) He will be sharing with us about estate planning. There will be a time for questions at the end of his presentation. You will need to make a reservation for this special lunch. Please call the church office no later than Thursday, October 18th. Tuesday, December 4th Christmas Celebration luncheon We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30 pm. Our program will feature music by Ken Turner, winner of five Grammy Awards and ten Dove Awards. Ken is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He sang bass with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet for many years and remains one of the most beloved bass singers in Gospel Music, as well as one of the funniest. Make your plans now to attend this special catered luncheon. Cost will be $5.00 per person. Please call the church office to make your reservation no later than November 21st. If you have any questions about Adult Ministry or the Music Ministry, do not hesitate to contact me. In God’s service with you, Candy
New books have arrived in the church library from Smyth & Helwys Publishers. In A Revolutionary Gospel, Walter Rauschenbusch, an early 20th century theologian, believed that Jesus’ teachings were, indeed, revolutionary and aimed to bring about not only moral transformation in individuals, but society as well. He preached and wrote of a social gospel. The idea of a Christianized society or country is put forth; could or should this be possible or desirable, and to what extent. Two books by Bert Montgomery, OF Mice and Ministers and Psychic Pancakes & Communion Pizza uses humor and insight to help Christians deal with contemporary issues. Mark Biddle, a Hebrew language scholar and one who has knowledge of ancient cultures, sees how humor was intentionally used in the Bible to teach biblical truths. His book, A Time to Laugh; Humor in the Bible, is both thoughtful and entertaining. Other new titles include: A Five Mile Walk; 365 Ways to Criticize the Preacher (written by a minister, humorous); The Potluck Dinner That Went Astray; Ambushed on the Road to Glory; Amidst Babel, Speak the Truth; A Christian’s Guide to Islam. Leaf through a few. You’ll be glad you did.
In one of the papers I had to write in seminary, I stated that quite honestly I had never really felt there was a time in my life that I was not a Christian and I continue to feel that way. So many people have quite dramatic conversion stories and specific places and/or persons to which they can point that made a difference in their decision to follow Jesus. It would be difficult for me to identify a specific time, place, or person that brought everything into focus so that I made a profession of faith. When I was younger I felt guilty that I could not identify a specific occasion or person with that influence; but, as I have grown older and deeper in the faith, I have realized what a blessing it was to have grown up in a Christian home and in a church community that showed me the love of Jesus at every opportunity. I walked the aisle at a very early age. My mother tells me that I had been talking about making a profession for some time. She said that she, my father, and the pastor thought that perhaps I was too young to make such a decision, that I didn’t realize what kind of commitment I would be making and they encouraged me to wait. Of course I didn’t know what it really meant or entailed! But does anyone at any age fully know? I tend to think not. What I am confident of is that I wanted to be like Jesus, to follow Jesus, and to share God’s love with others--as my family and church friends had done with me. I wanted to belong, to be a part of that awesome community. Eventually, the pastor and my parents relented because I would not quit talking about it. I remember the day I walked the aisle, the night I was baptized, partaking of the Lord’s Supper for the first time, and many of the people who loved and encouraged me all along the way. I suppose that most likely there are some names and/or faces I don't remember; but, I continue to thank God for the relationships that loved me into a lifetime of trying to follow Jesus and I seek to begin every day with a grateful heart. Candy Wilson
I was born into a family that was very involved in church life. We attended Bruington Memorial Baptist Church in Stanley, NC, which became FBC Stanley when the current building was completed in 1970. My father was the Minister of Music there from 1950 – 1964. He taught the young adult Sunday School class and was a deacon, and chair multiple times. Two of my uncles, and Linda’s father were usually chair when dad was not. My mother taught Sunday School, Training Union, GA’s, and sometimes kept the nursery. She told me that for one entire year, she was too busy to attend the morning worship services. I began to feel the call of God when I was six years old. I remember being in conference with Rev. Charles High and my parents, and hearing Charles say “Well, it sounds real to me.” I joined the church on a cold Sunday night early in 1967. Later, while I was in high school, I went down to the front of the church on a Sunday morning when the pastor asked if anyone felt called into the ministry. Four of the youth came forward. Of the four, one is Rev. Doug McClain, pastor of High Shoals Baptist. If I remember correctly, one was Sandy Ramsey Dwier (Teresa Heffelfinger’s sister) who played piano for FBC Stanley for 30+ years. One other has been in church work in music off and on ever since. I went on to play in Christian Rock bands until 1987 and took up the post of church organist in 1992. And, here I am. Roger Lowe
To be completely honest, it is hard for me to remember a time where Jesus was not a part of my life. I can certainly remember specific moments where the presence of Jesus became real, but mostly, I was born and raised by parents who believed in Jesus and taught me the importance of that belief. To some, this may seem like an unfair advantage. After all, everybody doesn’t get that experience. However, I often see times where growing up as a Christian almost makes it harder to be an authentic believer and follower of Jesus. Eventually, the faith of my parents could no longer carry me through my personal relationship with Jesus. I was influenced and encouraged by my family, ministers in the church, and my friends to find a personal relationship with Jesus that required a personal faith. A lot of times, especially in the United States, and even more so in the South, faith is inherited. While it is important to ‘raise a child up in the ways of the Lord,’ it is even more crucial that an individual who wants to truly be a follower of Jesus to make that decision based on their own faith, not the faith of their families. This encouragement from trusted friends, leaders and family is what helped guide me to make the personal decision to follow Jesus in my life. Alan Newcomb My family influenced me in my decision to follow Christ… my grandfather was a Baptist minister and he encouraged me to read the Bible early in my life. My parents raised me in a Christian home and took me to Sunday school. My teachers were great leaders, including Mrs. Dorothy Sue Hamrick, Mrs. Katy Ruth Dixon, and Mrs. Evelyn Allen to name a few. Time with my youth group and leaders helped shape how I believed and convinced me that I needed to live my life for Christ. Heidi Dobbins
When I was a young teen, I was invited to join the youth group of my best friend. I quickly knew I was in the right place, and with the help of the youth minister and the pastor of the church, I realized I wanted to have Jesus in my life. I was baptized, and since then, have had many hilltop and valley experiences. I know that throughout everything, good and notso-good, He always holds me and has enough mercy and grace to let me grow, experience life, and allows me to know that He is my Savior throughout it all. Betsy Beason
**Ellen Humphries’ Circle of Influence is included in Preschool and Children article.
You, the Church Family, are invited to a “Surprise” Ice Cream Social 90th Birthday Party for Carolyn Hamrick on October 20, 2018 in the Lighthouse at Boiling Springs Baptist Church North Entrance (Carport side) Drop-in from 2:00-3:30 p.m. No gifts please, but greeting cards greatly appreciated! Given by the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, Her loving family, and dear friends in the church
*If you would like to help by making a churn of ice cream for the celebration, please contact *Terri Hamrick at 704-477-3337.
From the Evangelism Committee:
Sharing Our Faith Story The purpose of our evangelism emphasis this fall is to challenge our members to be more deliberate and faithful in sharing how they came to know Jesus as Savior, in order that unsaved people will accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Testimony outline: 1. What your life was like before you came to accept Jesus as Savior. 2. How you came to realize that you needed Jesus to save you from your sins. 3. Who, if anyone, helped you to open your heart to the Lord’s invitation to become His child? 4. What difference has it made in your life since you committed yourself to Jesus as Savior and Lord?
Greater Cleveland County 168th Fall Biannual Meeting Monday, October 29, 2018 New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday, October 30, 2018 First Baptist Church Grover Theme: “Partners For The Gospel” Meal each evening at 6:00 Program begins at 7:00 From the Greater Cleveland County Association Office: GCCBA Greatest Treat Festival time is quickly approaching. We are very excited to have several new churches involved this year. There is still time for other churches to come help us serve the people of western North Carolina as we show them that Jesus is the Greatest Treat. The festival will take place on October 28th from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Shelby City Park. Please be in prayer now for those who will come, that they will be open to the gospel message that will be shared with them. If you are interested in helping please contact Katie Harris.
A Message from Our Youth Minister...
BSBC YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday October 27, 2018 Tee-off at 1:30 PM
$60/Person or $240/Team of 4
If you need any additional information, would like to play or would like to sponsor a hole, please contact Alan Newcomb at (704) 418-8925 or
[email protected]
We welcome any individual, family or business who would like to sponsor a hole. ($100/hole sponsor)
The 20th annual Boiling Springs Baptist Youth Golf Tournament information is listed above! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and any assistance we can have from people in our church family is greatly appreciated. If you have any additional questions, outside of the information given, please feel free to contact Alan. Aside from the Golf Tournament, please be aware that the youth will be sponsoring a Feed the Flock on Sunday, November 4, immediately following morning worship. The menu for our lunch will be announced a few weeks before this date and in the November edition of The Current. We hope you will make plans for you and your family to be present to enjoy a meal at the church. Donations are encouraged and will be used to benefit our ministry to youth! The beginning of our fall semester in our ministry to youth has been extremely encouraging and exciting. We have begun meeting on Mondays for Study Hall (now located in the Kerygma classroom) from 3-6 PM. Students are encouraged to drop in anytime and work on homework. If you are, or were, a teacher/expert on any school subject and you would be willing to come by to tutor for a short time during our Study Hall, please let us know if you are available. We would love to work that out with you. Our students have also been engaged in worship, Bible studies and a new addition, Life Groups, on Wednesday evenings. Our Life Groups are designed for our students and adults to grow together in a small group setting with each other and in our relationships with Christ. As a church we ask for your prayers, as there are high levels of energy and excitement in our ministry, that God will continue to be present and moving in our group and in our individual lives. As always, our youth ministry is aware of and grateful for the support of our church family. With love, Mary and Alan Newcomb
Preschool and Children... Three years ago, in October, we dreamed a dream together…to build a children and preschool ministry. The dream was to have a ministry that would be welcoming to young families with little children and to prepare our children to grow in Christ. Friday, as I held James David Webb, son of Justin and Stephanie Webb, less than 24 hours old, I thought about God’s gift to this family but also to this church…. we are building a dream. A dream that is growing with each new birth and each new family that reaches out for a place where their child/children can learn and feel God’s love. My grandmother once shared with me that it didn’t matter exactly where you worshipped but that you worshiped. She taught me how valuable the Lord’s Word was to her each day. Her spot was not only for a daily Bible reading but also the Lord’s Prayer. The message carried through generations, as the same book was always beside my mom. Growing up, church was not an option, but it didn’t need to be. We went to church because we wanted to be there, to worship, and to learn. I didn’t have Caswell but had many summers at a small church camp where we worshiped looking out on swamp trees. We knew the importance of trusting and listening to God’s Word. I think my mom and my grandmother would twinkle now and say that God’s love has brought me where I need to be right now! Share what you love with others. Share that love freely and don’t hide your love and your gifts given by God. We need to be doing that too! Sharing our love and our gifts with our families and especially with our children and little ones. They may not understand but they can see our faces and hear the simple stories and know that God is with them. Look at your gifts. They may be as simple as rocking a toddler on Sunday morning or Wednesday night, or helping the RA’s begin the new year. Whatever they are, share your gifts! Your impact may make that difference. Someone made that difference for you! Fall will quickly be upon us and we have several fun activities coming up for our pre-K, children, and families to enjoy. On October 27, we are going to have a Pumpkin Palooza, for all children to come and decorate a pumpkin, do Halloween activities, and enjoy snacks. October 31, Halloween night, we will have Shine Your Light for Jesus Fall Festival with pizza for the children and additional food options for adults, games, and crafts. At the end of the evening we will have a Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your best non-scary costume and come and have fun and fellowship with our friends and family. Bring a friend and enjoy a safe evening. Dream…. hold a newborn baby and feel the warmth and love that God shares and gives to us. Go back in time, maybe just a day, and think of someone who impacted your faith. Quietly say thank you. Thank you, Boiling Springs Baptist for giving me the opportunity to hug and love on all our children!
Church News...
Heartfelt Christian Sympathy to
CONGRATULATIONS to Frank & Laura Daves Toms on the September 7, 2018 birth of a daughter, Savannah Ruth Toms. Congratulations to grandparents, Bill & Julie Daves, and great-grandmother, Teresa Huggins.
...the family and friends of
CONGRATULATIONS to Justin & Stephanie Webb on the September 13, 2018 birth of a son, James David Webb. Congratulations, also, to big brother, Luke.
Anne Sowers Great-grandmother of Samantha Collins
The family of Reid Murray is grateful to our BSBC family for your kind expressions of sympathy and support during our time of grief. Thank you so much for preparing meals, for your home visits while Dad was ill and after his passing, for celebrating his life with us at the service, for your prayers, and for your many years of loving friendship. The family of Ted and Rose Ann Daves would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this extremely difficult time. Please continue to pray for our family. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Clay ,Tammy, Autumn & Noah Johnson and Kaydi Coker Mike & Becky Huntley The Special Topics Sunday School class begins a new study on October 7, for all adults not already involved in a class: Peace: What It Is and How to Have More of It Jesus told His disciples: “Peace I leave you; my peace I give you.” Have you ever wondered why we often don’t experience peace more often? Come and join us as we make some wonderful discoveries about Jesus’ gift of peace! Email Dr. Cullinan if you have any questions:
[email protected]. The class meets on the second floor of the educational building at 9:45 a.m. The study will probably last until the holidays, since the Bible teaches a great deal about it!
BSBC will begin accepting toys for the GCCBA Toy Store on October 20. Boxes for donations will be at each end of the Educational Building. GWU and BSBC are sponsoring 25 backpacks for BS Elementary this year. BSBC is responsible for select items each month. This month’s items: Jello & Pudding Cups, POP-TOPS green beans and corn. Monetary donations are also accepted. PUMPKIN PALOZZA October 27, 2018 10:00-12:00 Come and decorate your pumpkin! Games and crafts, too! Pre-K thru Grade 6 Snacks will be served. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SEPT 2018
Sept 2……………$ 9,994.01 Sept 9……………$ 11,605.00 Sept 16…………..$ 7,755.25 Sept 23………….$ 25,322.00 Sept 30………….$ 12,553.35 Basic Weekly Budget Needs: 11,823.32
The Bereavement Team Ministry provides a meal for the family prior to or immediately following the funeral. This is a ministry of our church and if you would like to be added to a team, please call the church office. We have several teams and this is a rotating ministry.
Shine Your Light for Jesus Trunk or Treat October 31, 2018 5:30-7:00 5:30-6:00 Pizza & Additional Food Options for Adults 6:00-6:15 Children’s Devotional 6:15-6:45 Games & Crafts 6:45-7:00 Trunk or Treat Everyone is invited to dress up in your best non-scary costume and join the children and youth for pizza, games, crafts and end the evening with Trunk or Treat!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH will resume on October 7, 2018. MAKE NOTE OF CHANGE: Only Ages 4 & 5 will attend. We will meet on the first and fourth Sundays.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Attendance in Sept 2018 Sept 2……………………..154 Labor Day Sept 9………………..……176 Sept 16……………………124 Hurricane Florence Sept 23…………………...171 Sept 30…………………...177
Tony Pack Father of Elizabeth Pack Ellen Gardner Aunt of Keith McKinney Diane Johnson Sister-in-law of Clay Johnson
Reid Murray Ted Daves and Rose Ann Daves
OCTOBER NURSERY OCT 7 Jamie & Sherwin Washburn OCT 14 Austin & Catie Stitzel OCT 21 Dickie & Joann Crowder Matt & Dakota Hendrick OCT 28 Justin & Stephanie Webb Heather & Russell Voyles
OCTOBER WELCOME COMMITTEEE Jane Sarratt & Barbara Walton (North side of building) Cat Rogers & Teresa Huggins (South side of building)
TO OUR OCTOBER 80’ s AND OVER Jerry Bryson…...……...….14 Karl Jordan………….…….16 Carolyn R. Hamrick.……19 Doris Banner…….. .……..19 Mary Etta Hamrick……..19 Polly McDaniel...………...31 PLEASE REMEMBER: If you are a WEEKLY Fellowship Meal attender, please call by Tuesdays at noon if you are unable to attend, so that you will not have to pay for meal.
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Weekly Schedule Sunday 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:15 Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 Men’s Bible Study 9:45 Sunday School 10:55 Morning Worship Tuesday 2:30 PM Staff Meeting Wednesday 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting / Bible Study 5:00-5:30 PM C.A.R.E. Teams 5:00-5:30 Take Out Meals in FH 5:30-6:15 Fellowship Meal 6:00-6:15 Intergenerational Prayer Time in Fellowship Hall 6:00-7:30 Youth Bible Study 6:15-7:30 Pre-K/K w/Miss E 6:15-6:50 Children’s Choirs 6:15-7:30 Adult Bible Studies 6:50-7:30 Children’s Missions 7:30 Sanctuary Choir Thursday 6:45AM Youth Prayer Breakfast 5:00PM C Team CARE (first Thurs. after first Wed.)
Your Monthly Food Closet Donations!! Thank you for helping feed the hungry! Our shelves run low each week! Continuous Needs: Cereals, Peanut Butter & Jelly
We are helping to pack 25 food backpacks for children at Boiling Springs Elementary each week. See inside for more details! THE CURRENT Newsletter Information All information for this publication needs to be submitted by the 20th of each month so it can be mailed before the first day 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
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[email protected] Dawn Moore Daycare Director
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