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BASTROP CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2016 Pastor’s Perspective The finish line is just ahead. Only a lile further. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! You know what I am talking about. I am talking about all things “Christmas season and decoraons” being in the stores again! Hahaha! Just kidding. I am talking about the elecon. But you knew that already. I just want to leave you with this encouragement. Come November 8 th , if your candidate of choice is not elected to be our next President, it will be alright, because Jesus is King! Scripture is clear, that all earth- ly governments have been given their power by God (Romans 13:1). Let us never confuse the government ’s role with the Mission of the church. Jesus is into changing human hearts through His Church not through the rule of law. Outlaw murder and it will sll happen. Outlaw stealing and it will sll happen. The list goes on and on. Humans have a sin problem. Jesus came to fix that through the Church. The role of government is to dole out jusce to people who disobey the law and we desperately need that. But that is not the soluon to the sin problem in our world. I read a story from www.chrisanleaders.com last week that said the fastest growing Church in the world is found in Iran. Surprising? It shouldn’t be. If we know our church history, we know that the Church of Jesus Christ doesn’t need religious liberty. Just the opposite in fact. The Church is at its best when we have our backs against the wall. When we are hated and persecuted because it is then that we depend upon the power of the Holy Spirit instead of the power of the congress, senate, or president to legislate morality. That dog won’t hunt. By all means, go out and vote your conscience on November 8 th and at the same me let us not be deceived into thinking that the results will have any effect what so ever on the promise of Jesus to build His Church on the Rock and the gates of Hades will not overcome it (Mahew 16:18). Keep looking UP! Ben ><>
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BASTROP CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2016
Pastor’s Perspective
The finish line is just ahead. Only a little further. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! You know what I am talking about. I am talking about all things “Christmas season and decorations” being in the stores again! Hahaha! Just kidding. I am talking about the election. But you knew that already.
I just want to leave you with this encouragement. Come November 8th, if your candidate of choice is not elected to be our next President, it will be alright, because Jesus is King! Scripture is clear, that all earth-ly governments have been given their power by God (Romans 13:1). Let us never confuse the government’s role with the Mission of the church. Jesus is into changing human hearts through His Church not through the rule of law. Outlaw murder and it will still happen. Outlaw stealing and it will still happen. The list goes on and on.
Humans have a sin problem. Jesus came to fix that through the Church. The role of government is to dole out justice to people who disobey the law and we desperately need that. But that is not the solution to the sin problem in our world.
I read a story from www.christianleaders.com last week that said the fastest growing Church in the world is found in Iran. Surprising? It shouldn’t be. If we know our church history, we know that the Church of Jesus Christ doesn’t need religious liberty. Just the opposite in fact. The Church is at its best when we have our backs against the wall. When we are hated and persecuted because it is then that we depend upon the power of the Holy Spirit instead of the power of the congress, senate, or president to legislate morality. That dog won’t hunt.
By all means, go out and vote your conscience on November 8th and at the same time let us not be deceived into thinking that the results will have any effect what so ever on the promise of Jesus to build His Church on the Rock and the gates of Hades will not overcome it (Matthew 16:18).
Keep looking UP!
Ben ><>
TENT REVIVAL
This Sunday, October 16! At 4 pm
Please join us for some good ole fashioned hymn singing
Testimonials and a rousing sermon by Pastor Ben
Music by
Ladies Quartet * Terry Lyne Moore * Selah
Followed by a fellowship meal
Chicken provided and we bring the sides
Great opportunity to invite friends or neighbors
FALL FUN DAY
For Elementary School Age Kids
October 23 following Worship
After lunch there a devotional, crafts to create, and lots of fun!
We will create crafts to be given out in the nursing homes and to take home.
Older youth are invited to help out the younger ones.
Please RSVP for lunch ~ Contact Leslie Scheiffer at [email protected]
HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TREATS
Monday OCTOBER 31st
5pm—8pm
Starts at the Library and will continue to the park
Local businesses and churches will host booths with games and treats
FUN FOR ALL THE KIDDIES!
CHILI COOK OFF
And
VARIETY SHOW
Sunday evening November 6th at 5:30
Theme will be a Texas style
GRAND OLE OPRY
An evening of pickin’ and grinning’
Perhaps a display of the
Texas Two Step!
Enter your chili at
Our new step !
Crafted by our own professional craftsman, Jerry Davenport.
The attention to detail is second to none! The Elders and choir are elated, not to
mention any wedding parties in the future. As a matter of fact, one of our own,
Hannah Manno will be utilizing it on
November 5th as she marries JohnnyGuajardo.
THANK YOU, Jerry!
A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS!
A community of choirs from area churches will present the Christmas Story through song. Bastrop Christian Church will be represented with a few members of our choir,
along with soloist Terry Lyne Moore and pianist, Hudson Mills.
DECEMBER 17 at 7 pm
JERRY FAY WILHELM CENTER OF PERFORMING ARTS
Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this!
Admission is free. A freewill offering taken to benefit our Longterm Recovery Team
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
October 16 ~ Tent Revival
October 22 ~ Mission to Neema House ~Representative Michael Forston will speak
about the trip to Neema House next Summer ~ Ed Bldg ~ 7 pm
October 23 ~ Fall Fun Day for Elementary Age Children following worship
October 30 ~ YOUTH SUNDAY ~ Older Youth present worship service
October 31 ~ Trail of Treats ~ A Community Halloween Event 5—8 pm
November 6 ~ CHILI COOK OFF AND VARIETY SHOW 5:30 pm
December 17 ~ A Joyous Christmas ~ A Community Program at the PAC 7 pm
December 18 ~ Christmas Program by choir and children
December 24 ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service ~ 7 pm
December 25 ~ Christmas Day Worship~ 10:30 am ~ NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUMMARY OF OCTOBER BOARD MEETING
Committees individually gave an up to date report on projects and events:
Worship talked about the upcoming Tent Revival, Youth Sunday and Christmas schedule.
Property reported on another successful Work Day. There were 25 people there.
Outreach got Board Approval for buying a table at the Veteran’s Red/White/Blue Banquet
In Reach reported on the purchase of some nice fabric tablecloths being purchased for special
events and the gave the date of Chili/Talent night, Nov 6 at 5:30.
Business/Personnel reported on the new configuration of the Treasurer Position being divided into
teams.
The Nominating Committee has completed its slate of new Deacons for 2017. They will be voted
on at next meeting. The Budget Committee presented the Proposed Budget for 2017. It, also, will
be voted on at the November meeting.
