Welcome Home To BrusHy creek JuNe 2010

COMING UP! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!Serbia Missions Trip 6/5-6/14 · Creative Arts Camp 6/14-6/16 · High School Summer Camp 6/28-7/2 · Middle School SeeSalt 6/28-7/2 · New York City Mission Trip: 7/18-7/24 · Children’s Pastors’ Camp 7/29-7/31 · High School Camping/Rafting 8/12-8/13 · Middle School Pastors’ Camp: 8/13-8/15 · The Greenhouse Season 4 Kickoff 8/22 · India Mission Trip 9/12/-9/21 · Missions Day 10/3 · College Retreat 10/6-10/10 · Homes for Hope 10/23-10/24 · Women’s Ministry Fall Retreat 11/12-11/13 · High School Fall Retreat 11/19-11/21 · Children’s Christmas Celebration 12/3 · Women’s Ministry Christmas Dinner 12/9 · Adult Choir Christmas Program 12/19 · Christmas Eve Service 12/24

Beginning June 6!

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by JIM RUSSELL, RESCUE MINISTER

blackaby was right!

Henry Blackaby, in his book

Experiencing God, hit the

nail on the head. Living the

Christian life with purpose

and joy is about finding out

what God is up to and getting

in on it.

Recently, Bill Fay reminded us of this very thing in his Share

Jesus Without Fear Seminar. In his approach, he taught us

probing questions that help us to determine where God is

at work in people’s lives. Then, as we open the Scriptures

with them, we can see how God completes His good work of

saving persons who are lost.

Many of us committed ourselves to learn how and then share

our faith during this seminar. If you did so, and if you have

had a chance to share with someone already, I am asking

you to share your experience with me.

I am so grateful that the Lord has given me several wonderful

opportunities to share the Gospel one-on-one in recent days.

And I am further grateful that several of these have prayed

to receive Christ.

Will you let me know about your witness experiences? You

can email me at: jimr@brushycreek.org.

RESCUE MINISTRY

refreshing hope.

Last night (May 3) I had the opportunity to speak with

those involved in Celebrate Recovery. They are a remark-

able group of people. The ministry has grown from a

handful, fifteen months ago, to over 125 today. Many have

found Christ and are on the road to a new life.

The qualities you readily witness when you attend are

refreshing to say the least. You will discover transparency,

honesty, accountability, encouragement, a sense of true

purpose and a strong belief that Christ can make a differ-

ence in people’s lives. In Romans 1:16 Paul writes, “I am

not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of God for

the salvation of everyone who believes…” Those who are a

part of CR believe that with all their hearts. That is why they

come, week after week after week. They have seen it make

a difference in their lives. That is why they invite all their

friends and family members to come as well. They have a

sense of hope for those who are lost.

I don’t mean to be offensive, but “do you?” I am confident

you did at one time, but do you now? If you do, would

you, too, invite someone to come to worship with you this

Sunday? I’ll look forward to seeing you and your friend.

by DR. RaLph CaRTER, paSTOR

A NOTE FROM RALPH

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the chinese, curling, and my vacationing choir

I woke up this morning with a dream of a new Olympic Game on my mind....“Curling People”.

A team of small people slide down the lane of ice trying to stop on a number. The team gets up to run a 5K then back to sliding

down the ice. In my dream the Chinese were in the lead. We have dreams during the day too. These daytime dreams are some-

times called visions. Some of you have a vision for your retirement, what college is going be like, or how this summer will be the

one of a lifetime!

My vision for this summer is to have 60 in choir! That might seem lame to those who are planning to cruise to Club Med, stay a

month at the lake or go to the mountains or beach. But to someone like me the summer is an anxious three months. Because, my

choir members, starting on Memorial Day, are starting these needed vacations.

This means they aren’t coming back for choir until the vacation is over!

Would you like to help me with my dream, or vision, by joining the summer

choir, or do I need to call in the Chinese?

thank you

I want to thank all of you who have prayed for me and my family during the passing of my mother. It means so much to be

surrounded with friends here at BCBC who really love us. Although this time in my life is difficult, God has been so real and close

to me. Thanks for every phone call, card, word of encouragement, and most importantly your prayers.

ROBBIE’S REPORT

dAvId’S NEwS

by RObbIE SOX, MUSIC MINISTER

by DavID kay, aSSOCIaTE paSTOR

merry makers’ monthly meetingjune 15 at 10:30am At Lake Robinson!

SR. AdULTS

sunday, June 13 at 8:00am in the front room of the ARC. We look forward to seeing you there!

MEN’S MINISTRY

by JEREMIah OLIvER, MIDDLE SChOOL paSTOR

MIddLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLby bENJI LaDD, hIgh SChOOL paSTOR

summer is approaching fast!

So much going on and only one month to do it all in. I first want

to say CONGRATULATIONS to all those who will be graduating on

June 3. Needless to say, you have put in a lot of hard work to get

to this point and you deserve all the recognition and praise you

get. I would like to remind you that you did not get to this day

alone. There are countless people along the way who have helped

you reach this goal (your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,

teachers, etc.). I would encourage you to take the time over the

next few weeks to tell them thank you for the part they played in

helping you achieve this goal. Then once you are finished, you

need to pack because we are heading to Serbia to share the

gospel! Remember, we will be leaving on Saturday, June 5. We

will meet at the church at 11:00am and say our good-byes from

there. We will return on Sunday June 13. Parents, you are more

than welcome to meet us at the airport, even though we will be

providing transportation back to the church.

Finally, the week we (well, at least me anyway) have been waiting

on since last year will be upon us. That’s right, Student Life camp

at Orange Beach will finish off a great month. We will be leaving

at 4:30am on Monday, June 28. So be at the church no later

than 4:15am so that you don’t miss out.

cost: $200deadline to register/$100 deposit: June 13 $100 balance due: June 20

Seesalt and Missions (SAM for short) combines the same

great Seesalt program with a varietiy of mission opportuni-

ties in the Conway/Myrtle Beach area. Our group will be

assigned a special missions project that we will work on

throughout the week. This year’s middle school summer

camp is going to be more than just fun…it is going to

stretch and challenge all students and leaders who go!

I am excited for BCBC to be a part of SeeSalt and Missions!

This already life-changing camp is being taken to a whole

new level this year, so you do not want your middle

schooler (6th through 8th grades completed) to miss out!

Registration is already open, so go to www.brushycreek.org

and register today!

CONGRATULATIONSCLASS OF 2010!

awana coming to bcbc august 2010

what: Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed - - 2 Timothy 2:15

who: Kids in K3 - 5th Grade

when: Wednesday nights 6:45-8:00 beginning August 25 - - Awana will follow the adult Greenhouse schedule

where: K3-K4 First floor of Education Bldg. ---- K5-5th Fellowship Hall

The children of Brushy Creek Baptist Church will join over 1 million other children/youth in 18,000 churches/clubs around the world who participate in Awana. For 60 years Awana has developed a partnership between churches and parents to raise children who know, love and serve Christ. Awana immerses children in God’s Word. Firmly grounded in scripture, Awana changes kids’ lives through teaching Biblical truth. In Awana, kids will investigate questions using the Bible and memorize scripture to support the truth. For further information about Awana, please feel free to visit their website at www.awana.org.

Kids in K3-K4 will particpate in Cubbies where they will actively learn scripture through games, puppets, crafts, worship and Bible teaching time. Kids will have opportunities to earn stamps and badges for their Cubbies vest.

Kids in K5-2nd will participate in Sparks and kids in 3rd-5th in Truth & Training. The kids will engage in a large group Bible teaching and worship time, small group interaction and age appropriate Awana circle games. Kids will have opportunities to earn badges, jewels for their vests and Awana Bucks for the year end celebration at Frankie’s Fun Park.

Our Awana Commanders, Amy Childers and Tammy Roach, are very excited about what God has in store for us as we embark on this new adventure at BCBC. They are also excited about the opportunities Awana brings for reaching our neighbors and commu-nities for Christ.

There will be a small $15/child or $30/family registration fee to cover the costs of the vests, badges, books and end-of-the-year celebration. Info about registration is coming soon. After you register on line please mail or bring your registration payment to

Karen Cassell in the church office.

Awana Celebration will be held at the Greenhouse Kick-off on Sunday, August 22. Come learn more about Awana while kids celebrate a new season at BCBC. Pre-register on line and kids earn their first Awana Buck!

Please prayerfully consider being a part of this awesome ministry. Small group leaders are needed in all age groups to listen to children recite memory verses. Bible and worship leaders are needed to teach the weekly lesson in large group.

Secretaries are needed to keep records of attendance, badges and Awana Bucks. If you are willing to serve, please contact Amy Childers at amy@childersmail.com

or Tammy Roach at dtroach@charter.net.

We look forward to seeing all of you at Awana this August!

by ELEaNOR bIShOp aND REbECCa OakS, DIRECTORS OF pRESChOOL aND ChILDREN’S MINISTRIES

PRESCHOOL ANd KIdS AT THE CREEK

10:30am

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FATHER’S DAY

NO PM SERVICE

DEACONS’ MEETING 7:00pm

SUNDAE NIGHT 6:00pm

CAR SHOW, HOT DOGS, BLUEGRASS

5:00pm

MONdAYS *6:00 pm .........Celebrate Recovery Life Hurts God Heals

*7:30 pm .........Creekside Orchestra Practice

*Childcare Available

wEdNESdAYS *7:00 pm .........Creekside Choir Practice

*Childcare Available

SUNdAYS 8:00 am .........Sunday School

*9:15 am .........Sunday School/Traditional Worship

*10:45 am .........Sunday School/Contemporary Worship

6:00 pm .........Super Summer Sunday Nights (visit brushycreek.org for events and times)

*Childcare Available

Men’s breakfast - 8am

GREER CITY PARK 5:00pm

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H I G H s c H o o l - o r A N G e B e A c H 6 / 2 8 – 7 / 2

m I D D l e s c H o o l - s e e s A l T 6 / 2 8 – 7 / 2

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BRUSHY CREEK MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDay MONDay TUESDay WEDNESDay ThURSDay FRIDay SaTURDay

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wOMEN’S MINISTRY

wEdNESdAYS *7:00 pm .........Creekside Choir Practice

*Childcare Available

women’s ministry“ladies morning out”

christmas in July for missions2010 proJect: operation christmas child

saturday, July 24, 9:30 - 12:00 in the arc

•Inspirationalspeaker,MichelleKing

•OCClocalspokesperson,MaryCharping

•InspirationalsingingwithReginaCarter

•Brunch,doorprizes

•Christmasshopping

“SohowdoIgetin??”Just two little ways...an item for a ChristmasChildshoeboxand$5towardshipping.Allitemswill be packed in shoeboxes by the Women’sMinistryteam,andallmoniescollectedfromthe$5ticketsaleswillgotowardshippingcosts.

Thankyou,enjoy,andhelpachild.

CHURCH STAFF

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Ralph F. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PASTOR877.5687 ralphc@brushycreek.org

Robbie Sox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MUSIC292.8322 robbies@brushycreek.org

David Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ASSOCIATE PASTOR234.9655 davidk@brushycreek.org

Jim Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESCUE MINISTER270.8441 jimr@brushycreek.org

Angela Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COLLEGE & MISSIONS325.3778 angelac@brushycreek.org

Benji Ladd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS414.1195 benjil@brushycreek.org

Jeremiah Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS915.3302 jeremiaho@brushycreek.org

Ben Langner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL297.6066 cblangner@bellsouth.net

Rebecca Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHILDREN968.9826 oaksfamily5@charter.net

Eleanor Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESCHOOL915.9669 eleanor0930@yahoo.com

Kristen Belflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE GREENHOUSE268.8696 kristen@thebelflowers.com

Tina Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL DIR.268.3945 brushycreekweekday@yahoo.com

Marshall Croy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FACILITIES MGR.322.5500 marshallc@brushycreek.org

EMERGENCY NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918.0616

APPLICANTS FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

BY LETTERAlan Jones · Blakley Ball · Mark Stewart · Kathy Stewart · Brian McClain · Michelle McClain · Jan Rollins · David Crandall · Stacey Crandall

BY STATEMENTScott Key · Julie Key · Robert Elder · Nancy Reeves

BY BAPTISMWill Denton · Mary Myers · Anna Myers

4th 11th 18st 25th AverAge Sunday School 1058 1034 978 950 1005

Worship Services 1761 1344 1328 1193 1407

APRIL 2010 ATTENdANCE

Non Profit OrganU.S. Postage

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CONGRATULATIONS!To Brad and Alicia Keller on the birth of their son, Knox Bradley, born 4/12/2010.

To jonathan and Paige Bear on the birth of their daughter, Kimberly Michelle, born 4/23/2010.