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1 see also page 2 for details Check out this month s edition online GROW Highlights this month Art of Marriage Conference - p2 RELEASE Men s Breakfast - p3 Sunday School Promotion - pp 5 & 6 TVTM - p9

a mount vernon baptist church sponsored retreat

deposit by August 16 ~ angie@mvbcb.org mvbcb.

2 a mount vernon baptist church sponsored retreat September 11 & 12 Cherokee Cove Retreat & Conference Center Facilitated by Jimmy and Christi Finch $200/couple Reserve your spot with a $50 deposit by August 16 ~ angie@mvbcb.org mvbcb.org GROW August 2015 mvbcb.org/resources/grow

3 August 22 7:00 AM MVBC mvbcb.org/resources/grow GROW August

Family news Congratulations To Ben and Tiffany Norman on the birth of their son, Weston Cole Norman June 27, 2015 7 pounds, 2 ounces 19 inches long Siblings: Silas and Bennett condolences Our hearts

Robert, 72, was a member of the American Legion Post 48 in Hickory and left many wonderful memories with the ones who knew him. Join us in lifting the Councill family in prayer.

4 Family news Congratulations To Ben and Tiffany Norman on the birth of their son, Weston Cole Norman June 27, pounds, 2 ounces 19 inches long Siblings: Silas and Bennett condolences Our hearts are with Cindy and Tim Councill with the passing of Cindy s father, Robert Baucom, July 13. Robert, 72, was a member of the American Legion Post 48 in Hickory and left many wonderful memories with the ones who knew him. Join us in lifting the Councill family in prayer. Our thoughts and prayers are David & Jan Scott and Sherry Winkler on the passing of David and Sherry s aunt July 19 th. This lovely lady was blessed with just shy of 90 blessed years on Earth, and was joyful in the knowledge that she was joining our Lord. Thank YOu Dear Mount Vernon, Thank you so much for allowing us to host Kaitlin s graduation reception in the Meadowview Room. Everyone we worked with was so kind and helpful. Blessings, The Horne Family Thank you for the plants. We will tend to them as a reminder that life does go on and will think of all of you. Thank you for your prayers and support. The Family of Cecil Russell, Bobby, Beu, James, and Janice Mount Vernon, Thank you for letting our church use the Lighthouse trailer in Bradford Park on Saturday. It was extremely helpful for the Backyard Bible Club. The children and their families were certainly blessed by your kindness. Please let me know if Laurel Springs can ever help Mount Vernon! For the Gospel, Travis Suits Farewell to Allison Critcher Most of you have had help from this lovely lady during your time here at Mount Vernon. Allison has always given more than was asked of her with a gracious spirit and servant s heart. Please take a moment to tell Allison Critcher thank you for her 7 great years of service to us at Mount Vernon. Although we are losing such a helpful hand here at Mount Vernon, we know that Allison is going on to expand the Kingdom of Christ within the University of Tennessee Knoxville and all those lucky enough to encounter her. We love you Allison! 4 GROW August 2015 mvbcb.org/resources/grow

August 9 Parents We are so excited for our rising 6th grade students to join us in youth! On August 9th we will be welcoming all rising 6th graders and parents to Sunday School.

We will discuss everything from our new youth schedule, to camps and retreats, to where students can serve in ministry.

5 August 9 Parents We are so excited for our rising 6th grade students to join us in youth! On August 9th we will be welcoming all rising 6th graders and parents to Sunday School. Please join us during the 2nd service hour. We start serving breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 9:45 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. we will dismiss your students to their class and have a special time with parents. We will discuss everything from our new youth schedule, to camps and retreats, to where students can serve in ministry. Rising 6th Graders to Bo s in Lenoir That same afternoon (August 9th) we will depart the church at 2:00 p.m. to head down to Bo s. This middle school only event is a great time for our new 6 th graders to hang out with the rest of our middle school group and their teachers. The cost is $20 and will include unlimited laser tag, minigolf, games, and bowling. We will be back at the church at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! New Youth Schedule Make the most of every opportunity Ephesians 5:16 It is our goal to REACH as many students as we can, TEACH as many as we can, and RELEASE as many as we can. While we have done a good job of this over the past 4 years, there is room for improvement. Studies show that about 50% of teens will leave church once they leave the Youth Department. However, students that have at least 5 adult Christian influences will be 95% more likely to remain in church during college and beyond. So after much prayer, discussion, and planning we are moving forward with our new fall schedule. Sunday Mornings Due to growth we will be moving our Sunday School classes to the gym. We will still serve breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and start at 9:45 a.m. The major difference will be in our teaching style, as we will move to a master teaching session. During this time Jason will teach the entire group for 30 minutes. Afterwards our students will break out into tabletop discussion groups with our leaders. This time of and more... discussion will be in groups of 5-7 and will focus on the lesson that was just preached. Students will meet with the same leader every week and if they were to invite a friend they would join that group as well. These groups will be formed by relationships, gender and age, which means one table may have a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girl but never a middle school and high school girl at the same group. Our first Sunday in the gym is August 16. Home Groups Making a Wednesday night service can be tricky with your family s schedule. That s why we are going to launch 4 to 6 home groups that meet on different days and times throughout the week. Each group would teach identical material from Right Now Media (a video driven lesson archive) that would include speakers such as Francis Chan, Dave Ramsey and Tim Keller. Our goal is to provide as many home groups as needed to make sure that any student, no matter how hectic the schedule, is able to commit to a home group. These groups will run until the end of the fall semester and then will start again in January when school starts up. Our first week of home groups will begin August 24. We will be announcing our home group schedule in August! So many ways to help We are expanding our ministry, which has opened doors for all kinds of service opportunities. Here are some examples: Sunday morning discussion leaders Sunday morning set up and tear down crews Sunday morning breakfast preparation Home group mentors (adults and college students who will get to know students) Home group snack/meal providers (students love food!) Home group teachers So Christ may be magnified, Jason Powers mvbcb.org/resources/grow GROW August

Be sure to read your letter to know where to go.

Strong Foundation AWESOME Volunteer Training Sunday, August

Prayer Needed Baby Room Supervisor Vacancy As we say

Mary Ruble our Nursery Supervisor, we will be looking for

Cindy is working with the Personnel Committee to update the

6 Be sure to read your letter to know where to go. Nursery 5th grade will promote on August 16 Building a Strong Foundation AWESOME Volunteer Training Sunday, August 5:00 p.m. Prayer Needed Baby Room Supervisor Vacancy As we say goodbye to Ms. Mary Ruble our Nursery Supervisor, we will be looking for her replacement. Cindy is working with the Personnel Committee to update the Job Description and hope to begin accepting applications by late August. Please be in prayer as we look to find the right person to love and care for our infants. 6 GROW August 2015 mvbcb.org/resources/grow

Music Ministry August Rehearsal Schedule Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendar Open House Wednesday, September 2 Gospel Praise Night Sunday, October 25 Christmas Program Sunday, December 6 Celebration Choir RELEASE

Mount Vernon s HELP WANTED Joy Cove Ministries is looking for part-time help immediately for one-on-one innovations.

7 Music Ministry August Rehearsal Schedule Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 p.m. Room 2201 Mark your calendar and join us as we prepare for Sundays and new anthems for the fall. Mark Your Calendar Open House Wednesday, September 2 Gospel Praise Night Sunday, October 25 Christmas Program Sunday, December 6 Celebration Choir RELEASE BOONE Joy Cove Ministries Blood Drive Tuesday, August 18 2:00-6:30 p.m. Mount Vernon s HELP WANTED Joy Cove Ministries is looking for part-time help immediately for one-on-one innovations. For more information please contact Prudy at (828) Joy Cove is a ministry of Baptist Children s Homes of North Carolina and provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities. Meadowview Room Call the church office or go online to redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment time. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood mvbcb.org/resources/grow GROW August

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Fellowship Meal located @ 356 Old Turnpike, Boone Sunday, August 9 6:00 p.

Welcome Centers for a wonderful evening at Hebron Colony.

This is Mount Vernon s only annual, large-scale event at Hebron, and this year we are planning the

Meal cost $7/person; Sunday School classes are asked to contribute from your class funds to help

The men of Hebron and staff especially love your delicious homemade desserts, but whether made or

GriefShare features biblical, Christcentered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with

Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent; come, find encouragement, comfort and

8 Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Fellowship Meal 356 Old Turnpike, Boone Sunday, August 9 6:00 Hebron Colony Cost $7/adult 55+ & all senior adults sign up in Sunday School classes and at Welcome Centers for a wonderful evening at Hebron Colony. We will share a meal and love on the students and staff of this great local ministry. This is Mount Vernon s only annual, large-scale event at Hebron, and this year we are planning the meal indoors, so weather will not be a factor. Meal cost $7/person; Sunday School classes are asked to contribute from your class funds to help sponsor the cost of all of the Hebron students and staff, just as we did last year. The menu will be hamburgers & hotdogs, all fixings and side items are provided, but please sign up to bring a dessert! The men of Hebron and staff especially love your delicious homemade desserts, but whether made or bought, all desserts are a welcome treat! GriefShare features biblical, Christcentered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent; come, find encouragement, comfort and help. Program Restarting August 23 - December 13 Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. Room 1304 No matter what the cause of your loved one s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand. Facilitated by Bud & Betty Russell You will learn to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief that you do not need to live in bondage to certain emotions, and lots of valuable information about facing a new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future. Mount Vernon members, feel free to share GriefShare information with community members that you know who are grieving, brochures are available at Welcome Centers. 8 GROW August 2015 mvbcb.org/resources/grow

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Telephone Ministry TVTM Opportunity Thursday, August 27 4:15-6:30 p.m. Room 1304 & Library Would you like to help lead people to Jesus Christ?

Mount Vernon hosts a monthly call center site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association s TV and Telephone Ministry

Through their TV Ministry, BGEA airs special events, programs, and Billy Graham classics, nationwide, during which

experience. It is very exciting to be personally involved in leading people to Jesus!

Volunteers in the call center are not limited to Mount Vernon members, other believers in our area can train and join

9 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Telephone Ministry TVTM Opportunity Thursday, August 27 4:15-6:30 p.m. Room 1304 & Library Would you like to help lead people to Jesus Christ? It s never been easier! Mount Vernon hosts a monthly call center site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association s TV and Telephone Ministry (TVTM). Through their TV Ministry, BGEA airs special events, programs, and Billy Graham classics, nationwide, during which viewers are invited to call if they would like to respond to the Gospel message presented. We are here to answer those calls! This is a great opportunity for those who have experience sharing their faith, as well as for those who want to gain experience. It is very exciting to be personally involved in leading people to Jesus! And in a TVTM call center, they are calling in asking how to know the Lord! Volunteers in the call center are not limited to Mount Vernon members, other believers in our area can train and join us. Our TVTM opportunities are always open to those who are interested, but have not yet trained to serve in this ministry. Come see what it s all about! Our next call center will operate on August 27, we train volunteers and no one is asked to answer calls until they feel ready! *Our start time is 4:15, but we welcome people to arrive as soon as possible, so join us after work if that is what your schedule requires! Saving Amelia by Cathy Gohlke Rift in Time by Michael Phillips The Last Jihad (series) by Joel Rosenberg mount vernon library Recommended by: Nancy Walker Chronicles of the Kings (series) by Lynne Austin Primal by Mark Batterson mvbcb.org/resources/grow GROW August

All In August Join us each Wednesday in August! 6:30 p.m.

Child care for children 3 & under will be provided for the concert! Admission is free!

Before the baptisms, there is a delicious barbecue dinner prepared by Mike Willis crew with fried chicken, fixin s & more being provided by Dan l Boone Inn!

..$40 If barbecue is not your thing, please feel free to still join us in fellowship and join us for the baptisms starting around 7:30!

10 All In August Join us each Wednesday in August! 6:30 p.m. 8/5 - Field Day Activities Including: Cornhole tournament, closest to the pin golf tournament, bouncy houses and much more! 8/12 at 7:00 p.m. Bluegrass Gospel Band, The Cockmans and Ice Cream Social Join us for a relaxing night of music and ice cream! Child care for children 3 & under will be provided for the concert! Admission is free! 8/19 Tickets on sale August 2nd in the church office and on Sunday Mornings in the Education Foyer! Join us as we watch these believers rise anew! Before the baptisms, there is a delicious barbecue dinner prepared by Mike Willis crew with fried chicken, fixin s & more being provided by Dan l Boone Inn! Baptisms & Barbecue Tickets Children ages $3 Children grades K-5...$5 Children grades 6 - adult...$8 Immediate family of 5 + max...$40 If barbecue is not your thing, please feel free to still join us in fellowship and join us for the baptisms starting around 7:30! If you have any questions please feel free to us at angie@mvbcb.org, call us at (828) , or stop by our ticket table on Sunday mornings! 8/26 with outdoor activities for the whole family! Join us for a great tournament and come cheer on your favorite old timer! There will be activities for the whole family! Popcorn and other light refreshments will be available! 10 GROW August 2015 mvbcb.org/resources/grow

11 Reach Teach Release Coming events September 2 Discipleship Training Classes [6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m.] Worship Center Kidz on Mission [6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m.] KOM Classrooms September 3 Coffee House [8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.] Meets every Thursday morning September 7 Labor Day Office Closed September 9 Women s Bible Study Led by Nancy Walker [9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.] Meadowview Room Meets every Wednesday morning through December 9 September 11 & 12 The Art of Marriage Retreat Cherokee Cove Retreat & Conference Center September 13 Parent Child Dedication [All 3 Services] Worship Center September 19 Hispanic Evangelistic Festival with The Sorianos [5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.] Room 4201 September 20 Hispanic Evangelistic Festival with The Sorianos [9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.] Room 4201 September 27 Life Action Revival [9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.] Part 1 Worship Center [11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.] Part 2 Worship Center [6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.] Evening Service September Life Action Revival Weeknight Services [6:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m.]worship Center, Youth Worship Center, Gym September 29 Life Action Ladies Luncheon [11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.] Meadowview Room mvbcb.org/resources/grow GROW August

AND Sunday, September 20 th at 6:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Baptist Church 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607 828-266-9700 mvbcb.

12 AND Sunday, September 20 th at 6:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Baptist Church 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, North Carolina mvbcb.org Mission Statement : The purpose of Mount Vernon Baptist Church is to glorify God by submitting to the headship of the Lord Jesus Christ, exalting Him as Savior, proclaiming the truth of the inerrant Word of God as inspired by the Holy Spirit, equipping one another to serve Him in unity of spirit, and evangelizing the unbeliever both in our community and throughout the whole world. To receive GROW by sign up at mvbcb.org/resources/grow

Sunday, September 14 6:00 p.m. Gym Popcorn and Snacks Provided

Sunday, September 14 6:00 p.m. Gym Popcorn and Snacks Provided Check out this month s edition online GROW Highlights this month Bud Russell s 30 th Service Anniversary - p3 New to Mount Vernon - p5 Discipleship