SUNDAY GROUPS

9:00 am 55+ Adults (Munoz) Rm. 3104 55+ Adults (Cowan) Rm. 3105/06

10:30 am 20s-30s With Kids Rm. 2104 20s-40s Without Kids Rm. 3102 45+ Adults Rm. 3104 50+ Adults Rm. 3105/06

6:00 pm 60+ Adults Rm. 3105/06

MARCH 4, 2018

March 11, 18 and 259 AM • Rm. 2101 (Living Room)

Want to know more about Bible Center? Want to get plugged in? Desire to become a member? Join us for this 3-week class, led by Pastors John and Ted, to learn more about what we mean by Worship, Belong, and Serve. Register online or on our app if you plan to attend.

WHAT TO EXPECT» Learn how to grow spiritually and relationally at Bible Center Church

» A fun and interactive time withGod's Word and God's people

Led by:Pastor John King (L); andPastor Ted Tanzey (R)

The Bible Center AppUse the free app to look up or register for an event, watch

sermons, submit a prayer request, or let us know you visited. Download it from your usual app store or go to BibleCenterChurch.com/app.

Weekly NewsletterIf you'd like updates on what's going on at Bible Center, go to BibleCenterChurch.com and enter your email address at the bottomof the page.

Welcome toBIBLE CENTER!

Matt Friend, Senior Pastor

Questions &Registrations:

Call (304) 346-0431 Register on the Bible Center appSubmit a Connection Card Go to BibleCenterChurch.com/registerEmail a staffer at (username)@BibleCenterChurch.comNEXT SUNDAY:

No One is Too FarLuke 5:27-32; 19:1-10;

cf. 7:36-50; 15:1-2

TODAY'S MESSAGE:

You Can AlwaysCome Home

Luke 15:11-32

Dear Friends,

Did you read the Gazette-Mail this morning? If not the actual paper, perhaps you scrolled through Google News?

IreadSunday’spaperearlierthisweek...butitwastheversionhot-off-the-press75yearsagowhenBibleCenterChurchlauncheditsfirstservice(March7,1943).

Theadswereriveting:wallpapersoldfor7¢perroll,a4-packofrazorsfor10¢.Kanawha Furniture marketed a bed frame, chest of drawers, and vanity dresser for $49.50.Theyhumorouslyenticedperspectivebuyers,“You’dexpecttopayatleast$61.50anywhereelse!”

Mostnoticeably,alarmingnewsheadlinedalmosteverypage:“RommelAssaults8thArmy,”“U.S.AirmenBombLorient,”“PassengerShipsSunkOffCoastofBrazil,”and“NaziChiefBeatingAgainstAlliedCage.”ImaginethefearsoflittleboysandgirlsasWWIIratchetedup.Page4wasthemostmemorableforme...Alittlegirl’spicture,resemblingShirleyTemple,drawsattentiontotheheadlinebeneathherchin“What’sThisWarAboutDaddy?”

Thankfully,totheleftofthelittlegirl’scurlyhair,anadvertisementforBibleCenter’sfirstchurchservicecallsforreaders’attention.Inadditiontopreachingthegospel, from the very beginning our church has modeled a love for the gospel and forourcity.Thisemphasisisevenreflectedinourname...Thoughwedobusinessas Bible Center Church, ourofficialnameis“TheCityBibleCenter.”

Thanksforjoiningustocelebratethisspecialanniversary!Ihopeyou’llmakeyourself at home.

For Charleston,

@biblecenter@pastormattbcc

Bible Center in 5 (BC in 5)Afterthe9AMand10:30AMservices,Jane Jackson-Fowler will take 5 minutes to share our church's vision and mission. If you’re new, please meet her at the front right of the Worship Center.

No FUEL TonightDuetothe75thAnniversaryactivities,FUELwillnotmeettonight.TheschedulewillresumenextSunday.

Nominating CommitteeMembersofthecongregationareinvitedtosubmitnamesforconsiderationforthepositionsofDeaconsandEldersforthenewfiscalyearstartingJuly1.Tonomi-nate someone, email Jane Jackson-Fowler (jjackson),submitaConnectionCard,oruse the app.

Men’s Breakfast at Shoney'sTuesday,Mar.6•7:30AM•Guestspeaker:Rev.JimAlexander.Allmenareinvited!

Bridal ShowerSaturday,Mar.10•2-4PM•AllladiesareinvitedtoabridalshowerforChristiStricker.RSVPtoCariStricker(304-343-3289)orRebeccaPickens(304-687-6450)byMar.7.ChristiisregisteredatWalmart,Target, Kohl's, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Gym Night (3rd-5th Grades)Friday,Mar.16•6:30-9PM•BibleCenterSchool,RAMCenter•Fun,foodandgames$5perchild.RegisteronlineorinBASECamp.

Early Childhood/Special Needs TrainingSaturday,Mar.17•9-10:30AM•BASECamp•Excitingthingsarehappening!We'll introduce our new directors, talk about the great things that are coming, andprovideprograminformation.If you currently serve or want to, this training is required. Registeronlineorontheapp.

Need Help With Your BC Central Account?Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyour user account on BC Central,contactJessicaVonCrist(jvoncrist).

Spring Forward!RemembertosetyourclocksaheadonehourSaturdaynight!DaylightSavingbeginsat2AMonSunday,Mar.11.

Monthly Union Mission Crossroads DinnerThursday,Mar.22•ServeJesusone"plate"atatime!Supplies,monetarydonations,andvolunteersareneeded.Volunteersshouldarriveat4PM.Donateorregisteronline, or contact Sheri Skidmore (sskidmore).

CedarMania (6th-8th Grades)Mar.24•Cedarville,OH•$30plusdinnermoney•Joinusforanaction-packedSaturday!Cedarmaniafeaturesaspeaker,worshipledbyCedarvilleUniversity’sveryownHeartsong,smallgroupsledbyCedarvillestudents,games,competitions,andmore!RegisteronlinebyMar.14.

Save the Date!ThenextSingles45+GatheringwillbeonSaturday,Mar.24at6PM.Activitiesarebeingplanned.Markyourcalendar&joinus for this fun event.

Alpine Camp (Ages 8-11)July23-27•It’sthattimeagain!Summercampwillbeherebeforeyouknowit!Reg-istrationformsand$50depositareduebySunday,Apr.22.Spaceislimited.

Follow Along While the Word is Being ReadIf you'd like a Bible to follow readings, they are at the back of the Worship Center on either side.

Pastor Matt's BooksIf you'd like to see a list of all the books PastorMatthasrecommendedinhissermons, go to BibleCenterChurch.com/books.

Note of Sympathy• ToPamFallin,whosemother,DeaSue

Loofbourrow,passedaway.Mrs.Loof-bourrow was also grandmother to JK Fallin and Dea Fallin.

You Can Always Come HomeLuke 15:11-32

Fifth in a 7-part series titled: Loving Like Jesus

Pastor Matt Friend – March 4, 2018

Celebrating 75 Yearsof God's Faithfulness!

Honoring our past. Embracing our future.

75

Today, Bible Center Church is celebrating 75 years in Charleston. The church grew out of Bible studies held at the People's Department Store in downtown Charleston and officially held its first service on March 7, 1943 in the building now known as One Bridge Place, near the Southside Bridge, now occupied by City National Bank.

The original name of the church was the City Bible Center, indicating its connection to Charleston. That connection continues today as we strive to become a church Charleston can't live without – saturating the city with the love of Christ.

Be sure to visit the displays in the Gathering Space and hallway. We thank God for the rich history He has given us, and we pray for provision and grace for the next 75 years!

This Week’s Book Recommendation

Jesus describes two kinds of prodigal children…

Prodigal = an excessive, reckless, extravagant spender

1. Excessive Law-Breakers (vv. 11-24)

• "I'll be happy if I can break all the rules."

• Their bad works keep them from God.

• They want God's blessings more than they want God.

2. Excessive Law-Keepers (vv. 25-32)

• "I'll be happy if I can keep all the rules."

• Their good works keep them from God.

• They want God's blessings more than they want God.

What's today's main thought?

The happiest day of your life is when you're

satisfied with God's love. (See also John 3:16; 6:37; Romans 8:35-39; Ephesians 3:19; Song of Songs 2:10-14)

The Return of the Prodigal Sonby Henri Nouwen