Service Times Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am Children’s Church 10:00 am (up to Grade 2): Fellowship Time: 10:40 am Adult Bible Fellowship: 11:00 am Sunday School: 11:00 am Evening Service: 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Baby & Toddler Nursery during all services

Church Office Hours Monday- Closed

Tues. & Thurs.- Noon-4 PM Wed. & Fri.- 9 AM-2 PM

McCoy Memorial Baptist Church The Manna

September 2013

Wednesday Night Classes Starting Sept. 11th

The Story of Hope Teacher: Pastor Ray Cost: $5.00

PURPOSE . . . To evangelize: Do you know people who say: “I don’t

understand the Bible, it’s so confusing. I wish someone would help me understand it better.” This class is perfect that person. Please invite them to come.

To strengthen believers: The class will help you understand better, appreciate more God’s redemptive story. The Bible is an amazing love story.

To equip believers: You will be provided with a great tool for personal evangelism. You can use it one-on-one or you can use it in a small group setting. It is easy to use, it’s beautifully illustrated.

House or Home? God’s Blueprint for Biblical Parenting Teacher: Erik Salyer

“To say that parenting is a great challenge is a vast understatement. With so many competing ideas and philosophies, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. This feeling is amplified by the fact that so many parents grew up in broken, dysfunctional families. But there is HOPE! In the midst of all the white noise about parenting, God has given us a blueprint for parenting with clear, timeless truths that still work today.” “In this DVD series about parenting, Chip Ingram teaches timeless truths about parenting and offers a wealth of personal experience and practical help. With courage, tenacity and focus, this series has the potential to forever change the trajectory of your family life and how you relate with your children.”

Join Erik Salyer and Chip Ingram for this practical and encouraging DVD series about parenting.

Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:45 p.m.—8:00 p.m. starting on September 11th — sign-up today in the foyer.

September Activities

Sun, 8th- RUSH Kick-off Party (TBD) Sun, 15th- RUSH, Parent’s Meeting @ 4:15 Sun, 22nd- RUSH Wed, 25th- See You at the Pole Sun, 29th- Storm @ First Baptist of Goshen

Sunday Evenings during the school year

5:15 PM

Jr. High, 7th & 8th Grades

Wednesday Evenings during the school year

6:00-8:00

Ages 4 - 6th Grade

Wednesday Evenings during the school year

6:20-8:00

R U Serving Him? It is the LORD your

God you must follow, and him you must re-vere. Keep his com-

mands and obey him; serve him and hold

fast to him. -- Deuteronomy 13:4

Jr. High Word of Life Holding forth the word of life; that I

may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored

in vain. -Philippians 2:16

The purpose of Word of Life Gopher Buddies & Olympians is tailored to

young children & elementary school age kids. The

programs are designed to reach and disciple children in

Christ. It also features interactive teaching, games, scripture memorization, and

personal quiet times to provide exciting opportunities

for all ages.

WOL Gopher Buddies & Olympians

R.U.S.H.

Upcoming Activities Sept. 4th: 1st Regular Club Night Sept. 7th: WOL Leader Conference Sept. 8th: Kick Off Party After church, we leave for Bill & Esther Flora’s Lake Cottage. Sept. 21st: Olympian Games (Christian Service)

“Reaching Youth with the Gospel of Christ!”

The summer has been a busy and fun time for our RUSH group. We have enjoyed various outings including pool parties, game nights, a baseball game, a trip to Cedar Point and a mission trip. Our focus for this summer’s Bible Study has been on the life of David and ensuring that our foundation is firmly planted in God’s Word. Please pray for our group as we kick off another school year on Sunday, September 8th.

Upcoming Activities Sept. 4: Kick off night at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 7: Leaders Conference Farmstead Inn;

Shipshewana Sept. 11: Regular club night Sept. 18: Regular club night Sept. 21: Olympian Games, Bourbon, IN Sept. 25: Olympian Parents’ Night- Parents are invited to join us for club End of Membership (can still work past this date)

This year’s theme is “Jesus Christ”

Church Cleaning Project From Sandra Willis—- I feel lead by the Lord to organize some church work projects. I would like to see them done by Oct. for our Missions Conference. I understand we have a custodian but she can only do so much. I have been blessed with cleaning and organizing help in the nurseries and feel it would bless the whole church for these needs to be meant. Listed below are suggested jobs. If you are willing to help please sign on the sheet on the bulletin board and we can figure out a convenient time for you. Families could use it as a ministry or students as a Christian service. Wash plastic chairs in the Beginners, Pre-Primary and Primary/Beginners Church class rooms. (they can be scrubbed and spayed off outside) Polish the tops and back of the pews with the Murphy's oil wipes the church has. Several people can share this job so it's not a huge job for anyone. Vacuum the back & seats of pews - especially where the back and seats meet with a crevice tool. Several people can share this job also Vacuum the carpet around the base of the pews. Several people can share this job. Vacuum chair in adult class rooms The blinds in the baby nursery and the 2-3 yr. old class room need to be cleaned. Clean 10 silk plants from the front of the church (these can be spayed off outside) Clean stain glass in sanctuary & doors Outside window wells and classroom windows cleaned Some of the windows inside (I can tell you which ones) Paint the lower level hall way. From beginner church room towards restrooms. Paint the poles in the fellowship area, the wall to the right of the telephone (where the bookrack has damaged the paint) and the doors and hall outside the Cornerstone room.

College & Career Caleb Hartman will be facilitating the CNC Sunday School class “Life on the Edge” this

quarter.

Bible study will be at the Swope’s house this quarter. We may be changing the night we

meet so stay tuned!

September 27-29: CNC Camping trip to Ludington, Michigan. See the Bayes or Swopes

for details!

Watch the Facebook page for announcements about Ultimate Frisbee, impromptu pool parties, and more opportunities!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148062275261223/

Mom to Mom Corner

COMING THIS FALL: M2M+ Women have an innate desire to nurture and to be nurtured. No matter what your current season of life is, God is calling you to be a Titus 2 woman! He wants to con-nect you with godly women who can speak into your life and help you walk more closely with Christ. He wants to use what He has taught you to spur someone else on to godliness.

So, this fall, Mom to Mom will now be M2M+. We invite ALL women to come and be a part of this wonderful study on Titus 2. We will still meet on Tuesday mornings starting on September 10th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. If you would like to be a part of this group, please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer. The cost of the book will be $15. If you have any questions, you can contact Jennelle Bayes or Bettie Rushlow.

Sept. 10 Welcome and Introduction Sept. 17 Lesson 1~ Doctrine pgs. 9-31 Sept. 24 Lesson 2~ Reverence pgs. 33-31

CHILD CARE HELP NEEDED

We could use some more volunteers for childcare at Mom to Mom. This is a real ministry to the moms as well as the children. Please see Bettie Rushlow if you would be willing to help out in this area.

First Baptist Church Goshen invites you to a

Friday, October 4: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration is $25. SPECIAL PROMO: One free registration with every ten additional registra-

tions received from your church during the month of August. This offer is being made until September 1st.

Please sign up on the bulletin board so ladies can plan to ride or sit together. Registration forms are available on the lobby table or on the bulletin board.

September Birthdays

Ladies Bible Study

The deadline to order books is Sunday, Sept 1. (If you miss the sign up deadline you can still get your own

book and join us for the study.)

All ladies are invited to a Ladies Bible study to begin on

Monday, September 16th. We will be studying Gideon with Priscilla Shirer. The cost of a workbook is $15. If you plan to attend, please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Any questions, see Bettie Rushlow. Ever feel insufficient? Could it be that your weaknesses are the keys that unlock God's strength? Through a look at the life of Gideon, you can discover that instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, you can

see them as the gifts, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength.

September Anniversaries

Brent & Karin Hartman 9/1/1979 Walt & Sarah Ryder 9/3/1977 Jim & Connie Weaver 9/3/1965 Dennis & Judy Carlson 9/4/1965 George & Joan Zensen 9/6/1958 Mervin & Clara Hammon 9/13/1952 Justin & Twila Witmer 9/14/2002 Larry & Susan Brooks 9/16/1972 Alan & Sarah Good 9/20/2003 Derek & Angie Miller 9/24/1988

Missionaries Brian & Becky Eastling 9/2/1995

2013 Missions Conference

Beyond My World John 4:35b: “I tell you, open your eyes and

look at the fields!

October 6 – Paul and Carlene Eager Missionaries to Lubin, Poland with SEND International

October 13 – Dr. Steve Wilt,

President of Fellowship of International Missions

October 20 – Matt Storer

President of Vision Trust International October 27 – Steve and Becky Swope

Missionaries with New Tribes Mission

Melany Weaver 9/1 Gerry Goss 9/16 Myra Miller 9/2 Matthew Bayes 9/19 Bettie Rushlow 9/5 Wayne Huhta 9/20 Kathleen Clark 9/5 Jack Barben 9/21 Lori Hembree 9/7 Layne Anspach 9/22 Logan Springer 9/7 Evelyn Willis 9/22 Katie Anderson 9/10 Mary Lou Stewart 9/24 Sherrie Anspach 9/10 Walt Everest 9/24 John Perry 9/12 Connie Weaver 9/30 William Harshman 9/12 Pete Schepman 9/30 Isabella Kratzer 9/13 Christopher Kocher 9/14

Missionary Birthdays Aaron Eager 9/4 Paul Halsey 9/14

Missionary of the Month Cary & Verna Perdue SEND International

Cary and Verna Perdue have been associated with SEND International a total of twenty-three years. Cary was approached by SEND to help develop a gradate level theological school in Manila so during '71-'83 Cary, Verna and four daughters lived in Quezon City, a suburb of Manila. They

saw the growth of Asian Theological Seminary from a handful of students to almost two hundred. Growth peaked at three hundred students in the late 80's. After pastoring Sugar Grove Church for fourteen years the Perdue's transitioned back into SEND in '02. Most of their ministry has been in theological education and speaking in conferences. Their main focus at this time is serving as "Prayer Champions" for an outreach among factory workers in western central Taiwan. The outreach is called Vision 119. Although the missionaries and local churches endeavor to evangelize, Taiwan is a spiritually dark country so prayer is a key to breaking down the strongholds of darkness. About once a month a prayer update is sent out using the Internet. The update often uses names of places and people that most cannot even pronounce. But God knows! And He is the One Who counts!! If you would like to pray for Taiwan and wish to be on the prayer list, please send your name and email address to: cvperdue@msn.com

Top 10 Most Popular Hymns of All Time and Their History

Starting this month, we will be sharing this new series. Each month , as space allows, will include one or more of the stories behind the Top 10 Most Popular hymns.

All across the world, millions of believers sing hundreds of thousands of different songs. Singing is a natural part of worship, and our rich collection of songs is a testament to this truth. Among the thousands of songs, there are a number of English hymns that stand out as worthy of attention because of their enduring appeal and classic texts. Here are the top 10 most popular hymns of all time and their history. Amazing Grace, John Newton (1779) Most of us have heard the familiar words, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.” The author of the hymn was, by his own admission, a “wretch.” He was a slave trader, a blasphemer, a rebel, an immoral man, a torturer, and as far from grace as anyone could ever be. As a boy, John was captivated by the adventure and risk of life on the high seas. When he was eleven, young John Newton launched into that exciting life of voyaging, sailing, and living his dream. But the dream turned out to be a nightmare. Later in life he wrote, “I sinned with a high hand, and I made it my study to tempt and seduce others.” Newton lived a hard life with hard consequences. God got his attention though. In 1748, Newton’s slave ship was nearly wrecked by an intense storm. In the tempest, surrounded by crashing waves, cutting winds, creaking timbers, and the cries of onboard slaves, John fell to his knees and pled for mercy, and for grace. God’s grace, which reaches anyone, anywhere, saved a wretch like John Newton. Newton wrote the song years later while serving as a pastor in Olney, England. During America’s Second Great Awakening, the song was paired with its familiar tune and was widely used in camp meetings and revival services. Today, its lyrics still inspire, encourage, and instruct people about the radical reality of God’s amazing grace. Copyright Sharefaith- Used with permission.

Ladies Retreat

Dates: Fri. Sept. 27th - Sun. Sept. 29th Cost: - $69 for the entire weekend

-$26 for Saturday only -$20 deposit holds your spot

(Please make checks out to McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, and give to Sandra Willis.)

Location: Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse, IN

Sign up ASAP. Beds are limited! For questions, please see Esther Flora or Kristi Martin

Our Speaker this year will be Joann Elder. Joann lives in Goshen,

Indiana. She is currently a master teacher at Model Elementary School in Goshen. In her spare time she serves on the Local

Compassion Committee at River Oak Community Church, serves with Back-to-School Elkhart, reads, crochets and spends time with friends. She loves Jesus and wants nothing more than to be more

like Him.

Joann’s Topics will be Names of God: 1. Names of Strength 2. Names of Comfort

3. Names of Hope

Our weekend includes worship, time to relax, & enjoy the outdoors. We’ll begin with dinner on Friday evening and will finish on Sunday

afternoon. The cost covers delicious meals, fun and refreshing activities, and comfortable lodging. Come enjoy a time of

connecting with friends, being refreshed by the warmth of God’s presence.

October: Missions Conference each Sunday December 14: Adult Sunday School Class Christmas Party

Dates for your calendar!

Sing with Us! Please use these YouTube links to review these songs, which will be coming up in September: "We Choose the Fear of the Lord" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prh5L-yB6GM “Once and For All” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puFg4qWLpl4 “Crown Him” (Majesty) (Joel & Chelsey sang this recently) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQweT0WtNN8

WOL Quiet Time

Did you know that the Word of Life Quiet Times can be used for all ages from preschool through Grandmas &

Grandpas? “How can we use the Word of Life Quiet Times to connect our family in a time of family devotions?” We all need help to enhance our family times. Some of us need instruction concerning how to institute family devotions. Others may already have family devotions, but they have become sterile, difficult, boring or ritualistic. The challenge is to keep them fresh while making them meaningful. How do the Word of Life Quiet Time connect? WOL offers quiet times for all ages. They are based on the same passage. If you are interested in connecting your family in their devotions, please pick up the “Quiet Time Connect” brochure on the table in the lobby. Adult QT books can be purchased directly from WOL or we can order one for you. The books are $20.00 or you can sign up to do online QT. http://quiettimediary.com/ We have a few coupons for a free 30 Day Trial for the online QT. Please see Kristi if you are interested.

Church Picnic The annual MMBC picnic was held on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25. God gave us a beautiful afternoon and it was filled with great food, fun and friends. One of the many highlights was the yearly tournaments and games. Egg Toss Winners: Rachel & Abby Weaver Corn Hole: Dave & Sandra Willis Horseshoes: Mark Martin & Shawn Jordan

More photos can be found on our McCoy Memorial

Baptist Church Facebook Page.

McCoy Memorial Baptist Church

Perfecting the saints for the work of ministry ... McCoy Memorial Baptist Church is a community of believers existing to honor God by becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, as a Church we purpose to: Exalt the Living God (Psalm 95:1-3)

Explore the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15) Encourage the Family of God (Hebrews 10:25) and

Extend the Love of God (Mark 16:15)

134 St. Clair Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516

Office Phone: 574-294-1131 Office Fax: 574-970-0734

Pastor Ray Laborde Home Phone: 574-293-1724 Cell Phone: 574-215-6156 pastorray@mccoybaptist.org Pastor Christopher Kocher Pastor of Family Ministries Home Phone: 574-333-3559 Cell Phone: 570-815-1832 christopher@mccoybaptist.org Kristi Martin- Secretary: secretary@mccoybaptist.org Lori Springer- Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@mccoybaptist.org Rich VanDaele- Treasurer: treasurer@mccoybaptist.org

Church Web Site: http://www.mccoybaptist.org/

McCoy Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/McCoyMemorialBaptistChurch

You can read our Manna in full color on our

website!

Did you know that McCoy Memorial Baptist Church has a website?

http://www.mccoybaptist.org/

The website has information about current ministries, upcoming events, as well as several brand new resources. You can access our Monthly Manna online and in full color just as you could on our old website, but we have also added the Weekly Bulletin, Weekly Teaching Notes, as well as online Sermons. The Sermons can either be listened to online or downloaded and listened to at your own convenience. The Weekly Teaching Notes have been uploaded in two formats (pdf & doc), so you can either look at them online (pdf) or download (doc) to your computer, phone or tablet and you can fill them out digitally during the sermon or Sunday school class. These items can be found under the “Resources” tab. We also have a very active Facebook Page that is kept current with event photos and event info. https://www.facebook.com/McCoyMemorialBaptistChurch The website is always a work in progress with new content and updates being added on a regular basis.

September 2013