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4Announcements Food and Fellowship in DecemberThroughout the month of December, coff ee and donut holes will be served in the Gathering Space and the upstairs hallway between the morning worship services. This is a wonderful ti me for fellowship and an opportunity to meet new friends at Bible Center.

Christmas Offi ce ClosuresOur offi ces will be closed:

• Church Offi ce: December 24 & 25• Preschool: December 22- 29• School: December 19 - January 5

Christmas Eve NurseryIf you would like to volunteer to serve in the nursery on Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM, please fi ll out the Communicati on Tab or email Michelle Thompson at mthompson@biblecenterchurch.com.

Food Items Needed for Crossroads!Please sign up at the Info Desk to donate specifi c food items for the Union Mission Crossroads Dinner & Gospel Service. The dinner will be prepared by volunteers on Thursday, December 25, from the food items that we collect here at BCC! All items must be donated by Wednesday, December 24. Volunteers are also needed to prepare and serve.

OWLS Movie Mati neeSaturday, December 27 • 2 PM • The RIM • Come enjoy popcorn and fellowship as we watch It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen. RSVP to llanham@biblecenterchurch.com.

Meals Needed forUniversity of Charleston Basketball TeamDuring the holiday break, there is no food service on the UC campus, but the men’s basketball team is sti ll playing games. The team of 20 is in need of simple dinners (can be homemade or takeout) from December 29 - January 11. We encourage families to work together to provide a meal and share in a ti me of fellowship with these young men. The church faciliti es are available to host the dinners if needed. If interested, contact Leslie Lanham at 304-346-0431 or llanham@biblecenterchurch.com.

Bapti sm ServiceSunday, January 4 • Morning Services

2015 Giving Envelopes2015 giving envelopes will be available in the Gathering Space on Sunday,January 4. If you have any questi ons, please contact Tiff any Moore at tmoore@biblecenterchurch.com.

Operati on: Decorati on Take DownTuesday, January 6 • 1 PM • If youwould like to volunteer to help take down the church’s Christmas decorati ons, please sign up via the Communicati on Tab or email Paula Toney at ptoney@biblecenterchurch.com.

Fitness with Friends (Women Only • 8 weeks)Starti ng January 8, Thursdays, 6-7 PM • RAM Center • You will automati cally be registered when you pay the $8 fee online at biblecenterchurch.com/register. Please bring your own towel and mat. Led by Poozie Null.

Winter Swim (3rd-5th Grade)Friday, January 9 • 9-11 PM • South Charleston Community Center • Cost: $5 (per person) or $10 (per family)

Awana & Youth MinistryAll clubs (Puggles, Cubbies, Sparks, T&T) and Youth Ministries (Element, Fusion) will resume on Wednesday, January 9.

Job Opportuniti es at Union MissionDo you want to help hurti ng people? Union Mission Ministries has the following job openings:

• Dorm Workers at Brookside Family Life Center (4)• Director for Foundati on’s Men’s Program (1)• Chaplains for Foundati on’s Men’s Program (2)• Chaplains for Crossroads Men’s Shelter (2)• Sorters at the Mission’s Thrift Store (2)• CDL Driver (1, part-ti me)• Maintenance Man (1, part-ti me)• Driver to pick up donated food (1, part-ti me)

Your Generous Gift sYour gift s to Bible Center Church are changing lives in the Kanawha Valley, in the Mountain State, and around our country and world in Jesus’ name. Thank you! You can give to the ministries of Bible Center, including our General Fund and Fast Forward fund in person, by mail, or online at www.biblecenterchurch.com. If you have questi ons, please contact Romie Mundy at rmundy@biblecenterchurch.com.

Dear Church Family, Merry Christmas! Thanks for

coming today. What a ti me of the year! In a lifeti me, you only get so many Christmas celebrati ons. We are in the midst of a weekend cramming in as much as we can to honor God’s gift at Christmas, our Lord Jesus Christ! Indeed, O Come, Let

Us Adore Him. Thanks for coming this morning to approach our Lord together and savor the gift of God’s Son.

You have made our Christmas bett er by coming. Our yearning is that God could use us to encourage you as we together ponder and treasure the hope of Christmas found in Jesus Christ. If you are a new friend, welcome! If you are a regular part of this band of encouragement, thank you! Isn’t it great to be together again to acknowledge what is true about Christmas in worship? Worship helps keep Christmas in the right light all the way through December.

Yesterday, we partnered with Union Mission and served families with worship and food staples. Last night, our Bible Center Band led in a concert honoring Jesus. Tonight, our choir, both adult and children, and orchestra will host an evening celebrati on of this unspeakable gift . Jesus has come! We can have hope! Christmas joy is sustained through a relati onship with Jesus.

Our worship this morning will take us to the Lord’s Table. Amazing stuff – this mystery of godliness! Word of the Father, now in fl esh appearing! Wow! He took up a body to lay it down, so that we could experience forgiveness and new life. Join in the adorati on today.

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What Does Christmas Mean?The Celebration of Advent at Bible Center 2014!

Ezekiel 48:35Pastor Eric Mounts • December 21, 2014 am

I. God took up our flesh and entered history.(1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 10:5)

II. What does Christmas mean?

A. God came and was made known to us. (John 1:1, 1:14, 17:3; Matthew 1:23; Ezekiel 48:35)

B. The fear of death is overcomethrough relating to Jesus. (Hebrews 2:14-15)

C. Jesus came to be hurt,so that we could come to have life. (Luke 2:35; John 1:29; John 10:10; Isaiah 53:5-6)

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Wednesdays, January 7 - February 25, 2015 • 6:30 - 8 PM

Finding Yourself in the Parables (Part 2)Pastor Bill Tanzey

Jesus of Nazareth was the great Teacher. One of His favorite teaching methods was the use of parables. These simple, yet profound, stories embody the heart of Jesus’ teachings. He used common, everyday images to teach deep spiritual proofs. One can’t study the parables without being changed. In this class, we will use traditional Bible study methods. Come prepared to be challenged by the words of the great Teacher. These 1st century parables will speak to us in our 21st century lives.

How God has Wired YouPastor Troy Thornton, Caleb Korth, Tim Abraham

All of us want to know what God has created us to do. Maybe you have even asked yourself some of these questions:How can God use my unique personality?What is it that I am really passionate about?What are my spiritual gifts? Where can God best use me?Join us as we set out on a very practical journey through the scriptures to answer these questions. We will learn how God has created and gifted each of us uniquely. We will also seek to understand how He has joined us with other followers of Jesus in order to accomplish His purpose together in this world. Then, fi nally, we will explore concrete ways to maximize practical opportunities to utilize the way God has Wired You!

Financial Peace University (Different Start Date!)

Mr. Tim Abraham We all need a plan for our money. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) teaches God’s ways of handling money, equipping us to be faithful disciples with the blessings He has given us. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more.On average, participants in Bible Center’s FPU sessions have saved $1,320 and paid off $2,280 of non-mortgage debt during the 2.5-month class...and that $3,600 turnaround is just the beginning!

GriefSharePastor Chad Cowan

Are you in the middle of the grieving process? It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. This is where GriefShare can help. As one person described it, “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.” The GriefShare group will be meeting weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Book of the Night ClubPastor Eric Mounts

Each week, we will survey a book of the Bible and seek to master its message. We will acquaint ourselves with the argument of the book with particular attention to the book’s unique contribution to the whole library of scripture. We will ponder the individual message of each book for living. Want to master eight books of the Bible this winter?Let’s do it together!

Divorce CareMr. Larry Pack

There are many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused to you, your family, and your friends. This is a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deal with pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life in Christ.

Our Equip classes are designed with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 in mind to provide you the opportunity to learn practical application of Bible knowledge for use in everyday life.You’ll be able to immediately apply what you learn as you continue to grow in your

Christian walk, so you will be better equipped to serve in Jesus’ name in a watching world.

Join us for a special Concert of Prayerfrom 6:30–7 PM on Wednesday, January 7

to launch the Winter Semester of Equip!Classes begin afterwards at 7 PM.

Beginning Wednesday, February 18 - April 22 @ 6:30 PM

Classes will begin each Wednesday night at 6:30 PMwith a special half-hour prayer time

led by each of the teachers in their classrooms.

There are few treasures in life quite like friendship. Friendship is to be valued and cherished. Who of us is not indebted to our loyal friends? But, there is no friendship in life to be coveted like friendship with God! Moses related intimately with God. Through Jesus Christ, we can share in friendship with God. Moses leads us into deeper levels of relating to God. His life, with all of its twists and turns, has much to teach us about deepening our relationship with the Living God! In this new series, we’ll move into 2015 trekking through his life. We’ll work on our friendship with God! Moses’ extraordinary life will move us to consider our own relationship with Him. He has much to teach us about knowing God and pursuing Him through a life of service.

Join the adventure with us!

December 28 Introducing Holy Moses: The Legacy of Divine Friendship!

January 4 The World Needs God’s Friends (Exodus 1)

January 11 Friendship’s Greenhouse: The Home and Life (Exodus 2)

January 18 The Invitation to Adventure (Exodus 3)

January 25 How Friendship with God Stretches Us (Exodus 4)

February 1 The Challenge and Hope of Friendship (Exodus 5-6)

February 8 God Shows Himself through our Friendship (Exodus 7-10)

February 15 God Saves His Friends (Exodus 11-12)

March 1 Friendship Involves Parties and Protection (Exodus 13-14)

March 8 What a Friend We Have in Moses! (Exodus 15)

“� e Lord used to speak to M� � face to face, � a man speaks to h� friend.” - Exodus 33:11

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Visiting a Giving Station in the Gathering Space where you’ll have the opportunity to have your picture taken and create your own Christmas card!

Sending a Christmas card with your gift enclosed to Bible Center Church (please make checks payable to Bible Center Church and designate “Christmas Card” on the memo line). We’ll then display your card!

Going online to www.biblecenterchurch.com.

Dropping your gift off at either our Oakhurstor Southridge Campuses.

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Union Mission MinistriesPeople Mover (Mini-Bus)

Crossroads Men’s ShelterNew Roof

Our goal is$40,000

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