HAPPENINGS BBC NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY A Word From Our Pastor

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1 HAPPENINGS BBC NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2019 February At-A-Glance 2. Super Sale BBQ Pick-Up Men s Breakfast 3. Kidz Football Sunday Life Group Super Bowl Parties 4. Senior Adult Winter Banquet 5. Mom s Connect 8-9. Love Your World Egg Stuffing 10. Kid Life Group 13. Love Your World: BCM F.L.O.W. 17. Deacon s Meeting 21. Happy Timer s Potluck Lunch Disciple Now Weekend 24. Love Your Neighbor Day 25. Finance Team Meeting 26. Homebound Visitation A Word From Our Pastor We are just one month into Grow 365 and participation is phenomenal! I am so encouraged by the number of people who are reading God s Word together and the interactive discussion online is both stimulating and edifying. The synergy created through the unified reading has also spilled over into our Wednesday night attendance. Each week in January, the number of people in Wednesday night Bible Study has increased, on top of the some 300 other people involved in student, children, and worship ministries and the marriage class. It is exciting to see so many people on Wednesday nights involved in ministry! Let s keep it up as we grow together. Since its birth, the church has recognized Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8 as its marching orders for ministry. In Matthew 28, Jesus provided a more strategic overview of what the church is to be about: making disciples. In Acts 1:8, however, He provided a more tactical approach to accomplish His Great Commission. He told the first believers to be witnesses in Jerusalem, all Judea, Samaria, and the remotest parts of the earth. Historically, the church has understood and applied Jesus tactical explanation geographically. By that I mean, local churches have understood Jerusalem to speak of our local ministry field, all Judea to speak of our regional ministry field, Samaria to speak of our national ministry field, and the remotest parts of the earth to speak of our global ministry field. Certainly, a geographical understanding is both biblical and helpful in developing a plan to make disciples. But maybe we can look at Acts 1:8 from another perspective. We must continue to look at it geographically, because it serves as a reminder to take, intentionally, the Gospel to every corner of the globe, but it is time we began to look at it socially. Here is what I mean. Right now, in Shelby County, there are 50,673 documented foreign-born residents representing 27 different countries. Certainly, when you factor in undocumented residents, both numbers will increase. In other words, the remotest parts of the earth have come to our county! Memphis is a regional city. People from all over our region either drive in to Shelby County to work, or they relocate here for a job. Many need Jesus. For numerous reasons, men and women move their families to our area from all over the country. They need Jesus. As I have already demonstrated, the world has come to Memphis. Those newcomers need Jesus! If we believe the Bible like we claim we do, and if we take seriously the Great Commission of Jesus like we claim we do, then we must be intentional to go and the take the Gospel, but also get involved right here in Shelby County and take the Gospel. (continued on next page...) PAGE 1

2 BBC NEWSLETTER February 2019 Here is what I am asking you to do. First, pray! Satan has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the Gospel (2 Cor. 4:4). Ask God to send His Spirit to remove their blinders and convict them of the sin of unbelief. Pray also that God would send workers into the harvest. The need is great, but the workers are few (Luke 10:2). Pray also that God would give us the direction in reaching the remotest parts of the world, whether it s in South Asia or South Memphis. Second, in the spirit of Isaiah, say, Here am I. Send me. Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20 aren t just for the few religious people. They are for all redeemed people! If you have trusted Jesus, then you are an ambassador for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through you for all people to be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20)! Opportunities abound through our church, but you don t need a planned ministry to walk across the street, to speak up in the grocery store, to visit, intentionally, an international market to buy fruit and simply engage in conversation. Take the initiative, but also join others through our planned ministries. I have met with the director of City Reach (a Midsouth Baptist Association effort to reach our city) and we are praying and planning now to partner with an inner-city church to reach the world in Memphis. You can be a part! We have also been in discussions with International Mission Board personnel in Querétaro, Mexico and will soon establish a partnership to help engage an unreached people group in that modern, but unreached city. You can participate! So, pray, pay close attention for opportunities, listen for updates as we have them, and have a here I am, send me attitude so we can reach the nations, at home and abroad, for His glory! In Him, Michael PAGE 2

3 CHURCH-WIDE Love Your World February 3-24 This February BBC is once again embarking on the task to Love Your World! As part of this initiative, we are asking every family unit at BBC to reach out to a neighbor within our community and invite them to join us on February 24th. On February 10th a gift and invitation will be available for families to pick up to help you invite the person who God has impressed on you. We also encourage you to choose one of our Love Your World service opportunities to participate in during the month of February. Stop by the table in the lobby to find out more or to sign up to serve! FEBRUARY 8 IMPACT CHURCH EASTER EGG STUFFING FEBRUARY 9 IMPACT CHURCH EASTER EGG STUFFING FEBRUARY 23 BOYS RANCH WORK DAY FEBRUARY LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR INITIATIVE FEBRUARY 13 BCM FREE LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY Candy Donations Now February 6 We re stuffing 50,000 Easter eggs for one of our Love Your World projects so we need lots of candy! Grab a bag of individually-wrapped Bubble Gum, Starburst and small bags of Skittles to donate! There is a collection box located in the lobby. BBQ Pick Up Saturday, February 2 8:00 10:00 AM Thank you for your generous support of BBC Kidz by helping send them to camp! If you ordered a BBQ they will be hot and ready for pickup this Saturday from 8-10 AM in the maintenance building. You may also pick up your refrigerated BBQ Sunday morning following both morning services in the kitchen area. PAGE 3

4 STUDENT MINISTRY Super Sale Saturday, February 2 7:00 AM 2:00 PM Thank you for your generous support of student missions by donating your items to our annual sale! This event is only possible because of your willingness to give. Don t forget to come shop with us Saturday, February 2! The worship center will be open to shop from 7:00 AM 2:00 PM. Disciple Now 2019 February Our favorite weekend of the year is almost here! On February we ll be joining young people from across our city for the Student Leadership University Lift Tour at Bellevue Baptist Church. It s a life-changing weekend you won t want to miss! Registration is open now at switchmemphis.com for all 6th through 12th graders. Cost is $75. Dominican Republic Missions February This Spring Break our team of high school students is returning to the Dominican Republic to share the gospel! You can support them as they go by purchasing a $15 t-shirt, donating $40 for water filters, or providing a scholarship for a student in any amount. Stop by our table in the lobby this month to find out more or to give. Thank you for your generous support of Switch student missions! Switch Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 3 5:00 PM Middle school and high schoolers are invited to join us in The Grid on Sunday evening to watch the Super Bowl and hang out! Dinner is provided. Invite a friend and come cheer on your team! PAGE 4

5 KIDS MINISTRY Football Sunday Sunday, February 3 10:30 AM We all have a place on God s team! Come to Kidz Worship representing your favorite football team or wearing your football gear on Super Bowl Sunday! We ll be throwing touchdown passes and cheering like crazy fans upstairs in the KidZone and you won t want to miss it! Kid Life Group Emoji Night Sunday, February 10 5:00 6:30 PM It s Emoji Night in February Kid Life Group! Isn t it neat to think about how God created us to feel emotions? Twenty-first century kids will never know life without emojis to express how they feel. Grades 1-6 meet upstairs in the KidZone from 5-6:30 PM for games, Bible study, and dinner as we explore the Bible in emojis! WNL Valentine Party Wednesday, February 13 6:00 7:15 PM Don t miss a special Wednesday Night Live Valentine edition where we ll discover the greatest love of all through God s son, Jesus. Join us from 6:00 7:15 in the Ark, KidZone or Flex Room for sweet treats and fun with friends as we open God s word together. Vacation Bible School June 3-7 Entering Kindergarten 6 th Grade (completed) Kidz Camp 2019 July 8-11 Moscow, TN Grades 2-6 Cost: $190 PAGE 5

6 SENIOR ADULTS Senior Adult Winter Banquet Monday, February 4 6:00 PM All BBC adults are invited to our annual Senior Adult Winter Banquet featuring The Bethel Quartet! It s not too late to get your tickets for The Love of God banquet! They are $12 in advance at the information desk on Sunday, February 3 or at the door on Monday night. Branson Springtime Jubilee April 8-10 Don t miss an incredible senior adult conference in Brandon, MO happening April Guest speakers will include Johnny Hunt, Dr. Robert Jeffries, Aaron Wilburn, Tim Lovelace, and Herb Reavis with musical artists Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band, Charles Billingsley, Cathedrals Reunion, and more! Cost is $179/person and includes the conference fee and double occupancy hotel room. All meals will be on your own. Sign up and pay at the information desk by March 17 or stop by for more information. Lancaster, Pennsylvania Trip June There are still spots available for our Lancaster trip! Cost is $705 with a $75 deposit due no later than February 23rd. Final payment is due April 2. More details are available at the information desk! Senior Adult Extravaganza Thursday, August 1 Save the date for the Senior Adult Extravaganza at Union University this summer featuring Joseph Habedank, Triumphant Quartet, and comedian Dennis Swanburg. Cost is $15 per person. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon! Senior Adult Mission Project February 3-24 Throughout the month of February the senior adult ministry will be collecting old eyeglasses for Crosslink Memphis to be used on medical mission trips. We will also be collecting men s socks, underwear and toiletries for Memphis Union Mission. All donations can be dropped off in the lobby collection box! PAGE 6

7 MEN S MINISTRY Men s Breakfast Saturday, February 2 8:00 AM Men of all ages are invited to join us for our monthly fellowship breakfast Saturday, February 2nd at 8:00 AM in the Flex Room. Come and be encouraged, meet someone new, and hear a word from Mark Gates. WOMEN S MINISTRY.Women s Conference Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Ladies of all ages, join us at BBC on March 1-2 for a time of spiritual renewal as we worship, learn and grow together. We will be hosting special guest speaker and author Rachel Lovingood. Cost is $25 and tickets will be on sale throughout the month of February. Conference ticket includes dessert and an evening session on Friday night, plus a light breakfast, sessions, and lunch on Saturday. We hope you ll join us and bring your sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends all are welcome to Come as you are! Mom s Connect Tuesday, February 5 7:00 PM Moms of all ages, join us for a time of laughter and encouragement with coffee and dessert in the Flex Room at 7:00 PM. Come relax, be refreshed, and enjoy the company of moms like you! PAGE 7

8 MUSIC MINISTRY Adult Worship Choir Wednesdays 6:00 PM Now is a great time to join choir! We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM for rehearsal in the choir room. We would love for you to join us as we begin preparing for the Easter season. Kidz Choir Wednesdays 5:15-6:00 PM It s not too late to join Kidz Choir! This semester they are preparing for a musical that will be presented on May 1. Kidz Choir is for kindergarten through 6th grade and meets on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:00 PM in the KidZone. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS New Members Join us in welcoming these new members to our church family! Sarah & Blake Barnes Cooper Hipp Mia Hipp Morgan Hipp Cheyenne Maras Anna Banks Oakley With Gratitude Thank you has been received from: Jim Shoffner and Family Want to receive our communications? Subscribe at To watch us LIVE on Sunday mornings, visit PAGE 68