2016 is here, and with it, all the opportunities of a other...
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2016 is here, and with it, all the opportunities of a brand new year for our families, our church, and our service to the Lord! Bible Baptist Church had a great year in 2015. Including our Delhi campus, we saw over 230 people saved, 59 baptized, more than 1400 first-time visitors, and 135 new members. God is so good! Every area of our ministry grew last year, including tithes and offerings. Thank you for your faithful service and stewardship last year, and I’m looking forward to what this New Year holds as we put “First Things First”. As we have now completed 20 years of ministry, there are new challenges and opportunities ahead for our ministries. Our congregation has changed, our community has changed, and we are constantly evaluating our ministries to seek ways to better serve our congregation, continue our church planting strategy, and build up our people to become mature followers of Jesus Christ. Please pray for our staff and leadership teams as we seek the Lord’s will in all of these areas. In these latter days, I want our church to not only stand strong, but to be a leader of Independent Baptists as we challenge the anti-Christian culture all around us. The greater the darkness, the greater the need for light! Let’s determine to shine brightly as the “children of light” in this world that is increasingly hostile to our message and to our Savior. Throughout the year we will be doing several things differently than in the past. Revival will be different this year, featuring several speakers on consecutive Sunday nights; Easter will be different this year, as we are taking a break from the traditional Easter drama of the past; Friend Day, VBS, and a few other ministries will undergo changes as well. These efforts are designed to “shake up” the status quo, and to keep our church from ever getting into a routine that takes away from the excitement and joys of ministry. We will keep you well informed of all of these events as they draw closer. Also this year, our partnership with Harvest Baptist Church in Cincinnati is scheduled to end May 31 st . This has been an awesome experience for them and for us, as we helped keep them from closing their doors. Bro. Mike Ogg has done a tremendous job as the campus minister, and the church is expected to call him as the pastor when our agreement ends. The church has grown from 30 on Sunday mornings to over 90, and the offerings have nearly doubled. People have been saved and baptized every month! We will certainly continue to work with them, and offer some financial support through the transition time, as we begin to plan our next venture in church planting. Please pray for Mike and his family as they continue to serve the Lord in Delhi. Our new CLU (Christian Life University) classes begin on Wednesday, January 6 th , the same night that AWANA kicks off the second half of their year. Sunday, January 10 th , I will begin a preaching series called “Counter-Cultural”, that explains where we find ourselves as the church in this modern era, and our response to it. Also, on Sunday night, January 10 th , we will be observing the Lord’s Supper as a church family. The new year has begun – let’s do our part to make it one of our best years ever! See you in Church!
Transcript of 2016 is here, and with it, all the opportunities of a other...
2016 is here, and with it, all the opportunities of a brand new year for our families, our church, and our service to the Lord! Bible Baptist Church had a great year in 2015. Including our Delhi campus, we saw over 230 people saved, 59 baptized, more than 1400 first-time visitors, and 135 new members. God is so good! Every area of our ministry grew last year, including tithes and offerings. Thank you for your faithful service and stewardship last year, and I’m looking forward to what this New Year holds as we put “First Things First”.
As we have now completed 20 years of ministry, there are new challenges and opportunities ahead for our ministries. Our congregation has changed, our community has changed, and we are constantly evaluating our ministries to seek ways to better serve our congregation, continue our church planting strategy, and build up our people to become mature followers of Jesus Christ. Please pray for our staff and leadership teams as we seek the Lord’s will in all of these areas. In these latter days, I want our church to not only stand strong, but to be a leader of Independent Baptists as we challenge the anti-Christian culture all around us. The greater the darkness, the greater the need for light! Let’s determine to shine brightly as the “children of light” in this world that is increasingly hostile to our message and to our Savior.
Throughout the year we will be doing several things differently than in the past. Revival will be different this year, featuring several speakers on consecutive Sunday nights; Easter will be different this year, as we are taking a break from the traditional Easter drama of the past; Friend Day, VBS, and a few
other ministries will undergo changes as well. These efforts are designed to “shake up” the status quo, and to keep our church from ever getting into a routine that takes away from the excitement and joys of ministry. We will keep you well informed of all of these events as they draw closer.
Also this year, our partnership with Harvest Baptist Church in Cincinnati is scheduled to end May 31st. This has been an awesome experience for them and for us, as we helped keep them from closing their doors. Bro. Mike Ogg has done a tremendous job as the campus minister, and the church is expected to call him as the pastor when our agreement ends. The church has grown from 30 on Sunday mornings to over 90, and the offerings have nearly doubled. People have been saved and baptized every month! We will certainly continue to work with them, and offer some financial support through the transition time, as we begin to plan our next venture in church planting. Please pray for Mike and his family as they continue to serve the Lord in Delhi.
Our new CLU (Christian Life University) classes begin on Wednesday, January 6th, the same night that AWANA kicks off the second half of their year. Sunday, January 10th, I will begin a preaching series called “Counter-Cultural”, that explains where we find ourselves as the church in this modern era, and our response to it. Also, on Sunday night, January 10th, we will be observing the Lord’s Supper as a church family. The new year has begun – let’s do our part to make it one of our best years ever! See you in Church!
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Ski Trip
Million Reasons to Give Men’s Canada Fishing Trip
Current Balance: $1,212,293.63
January Principal & Interest Payment: $150,000
New Balance: $1,066.587.34
The meeting will be in room 306 for any man interested in going on
the 2016 Canada Fishing Trip. The dates for the 2016 trip are
September 3rd-10th.
See Pastor McInerney for more information.
BBC Calendar
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3 - Sabina Nursing Home
Ministry 2 pm
4 - Deacon & Trustee
Meeting 7 pm
6 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm - New CLU Classes Begin 6:30 pm - AWANA 6:30 pm - Bible Study 7 pm
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9 - Men’s Prayer 8 am
10 - Prairie View Ministry 2:30 pm - Lord’s Supper 6 pm - Kid’s Praise Resumes 6 pm
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13 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm - AWANA 6:30 pm - Bible Study 7 pm
14 - Ladies Fellowship 6:30 pm
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16 - Men’s Prayer 8 am
17 - Wilmington Nursing Home Ministry 2:30 pm - Men’s Canada Fishing Trip Meeting 5 pm
18 - Teen Ski Trip 9:30 am
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20 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm - AWANA 6:30 pm - Bible Study 7 pm
21 - Preschool Play Date 10 am
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23 - Men’s Prayer 8 am
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31 - Open House Baby Shower for Rachel Fountain
25 - Worker’s Banquet 6:30 pm
26 27 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm - AWANA 6:30 pm - Bible Study 7 pm
28 - Senior Saints Luncheon 11:30 am
29 30 - Men’s Prayer 8 am
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2 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 am
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Birthdays: 01/01 Tracy Deel Betty Kellum Eva Lykins Linda Schaeffing 01/02 Don Bryan Jennifer Coffman Jacki Myers Hannah Phillips 01/03 Bert Allen Jim Brenner Charley Hurt Betty Perry Brett Williamson 01/04 Preston Moreton Carol Pollock Kali Sams Kayla Williams 01/05 Barbara Hawk Joy Walls 01/06 Brooklynn Cole Jacob Coyne Douglas Eastes Becky Mann Mary Martin Emma Scott Hannah Wiederhold 01/07 Jeanie Crosby 01/08 Lydia Anderson Mandy Clark David Horst Owen Isaacs Shane Smith 01/09 Ron Carlton Preston Dixon Mickie Marquis Heather Shuttleworth 01/10 Cindy Rudd Joshua Trampler 01/11 Meshell McPherson Cade Roush Marlene Viars 01/12 Dennis Fabel Olivia Roark Debbie Tong Clayton Waddle 01/13 Vicki Cordy Jody Rolfe Isaac Storer 01/15 Larry Baker Ellasen Groh Toni Horst 01/16 Christopher Clark Jerry Donini 01/17 Jerry Buerkle Natalie Day Ka'Shira Myburgh Miranda Peters 01/18 Arlene Flint
01/19 Betty Curtis Izzie Jones Caroline Wells 01/20 Deborah Alcorn Nathan Cameron Alyssia Fry Cameron Quigley Mark Wells Jillian Williamson 01/21 Amy Fulkerson Brad Howsman Amy Voris 01/22 Erica Fudge Nicki Kirby Grayson Wells 01/23 Darrell Crain Jr. Mary Crowe Jeff Davis Randy Dixon Tim Ernst Debbie Thomas 01/24 Sadie Bradley Alisha Goodall Joanne Johnson Jim Liming 01/26 Evan Hathaway Titus Howsman Tony Luke 01/27 Judy Crutchfield Ben Henize Brett Prickett Wanda Whiting 01/28 Noah Adams Mary McConnell Jeanine Walker 01/29 Andrew Fry Miles Lawler Jerry May 01/30 Holly Henize 01/31 Carol Fentress Ron Hazelbaker Bill Wical
Anniversaries 01/05 Doug & Jamie Rudy 01/07 Jeff & Janet Riddle 01/09 Mike & Melissa Runk 01/11 Kerry & Dawn Cahall 01/13 Pam & Greg Clayborn
Summer Camp Dates
*Birthday/Anniversary information is taken from our family profile sheets. If you have never filled out a profile sheet, or need
to make changes concerning the information on file, please contact the church office.
For preschool moms and
their children, nursery
through age 5.
There will be activity
stations, music, story
time and a snack.
Preschool Play Date
Senior High Camp (9th-12th Grade)
June 27th - July 1st
Junior High Camp (7th-8th Grade)
July 18th - 22nd
Junior Camp (9-12 year olds)
July 25th - 29th
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Lord’s Supper
Senior Saints Ladies Meeting
Worker’s Banquet
A special catered dinner for those who served in a weekly ministry in 2015. This is a small way to say thank you
for your service to the Lord! If you were involved in a weekly ministry and do not receive an invitation by mail,
please contact the church office.
We will be observing the Lord’s Supper in the evening service. Please prepare your family to participate in
this special service.
January 28th February 25th March 24th April 28th May 26th
All luncheons will be at 11:30 AM in the gymnasium.
Join the ladies of BBC for an
evening of fun and fellowship.
Please bring a dessert or snack
to share. All ladies and teen
girls are invited to attend.
55 Megan Drive Wilmington, OH 45177
www.bbcwilmington.org
Sunday, February 28th
Evangelist Kent York
10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 6th
Pastor Tim Carter
BBC - West Union
6:00 PM
Sunday, March 13th
Pastor Terrell Hudson
Moraine Hts. - Dayton
6:00 PM
Sunday, March 20th
Pastor Kirk Kirkland
Revive - Cincinnati
6:00 PM
“Wilt thou not revive us again…”
Psalm 85:6
