The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church in the New, Post-Church Reality

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New class, led by Pastor Craig, begins Sunday, September 9 th 5:00 p.m. in Room E115. Uplift In Prayer ILL: Shirley Fowler Hospitalized.

1 August 28,, 2012 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 All Week Deacon On Call Alternate STEVIE HELM Carl Wren The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church in the New, Post-Church Reality New class, led by Pastor Craig, begins Sunday, September 9 th 5:00 p.m. in Room E115. Uplift In Prayer ILL: Shirley Fowler Hospitalized. She is back on her medicine for AFib. Still nauseated. Family appreciates prayers. Has leg pains and was diagnosed with severe arthritis in her legs. Christine Aparicio She broke both bones in her leg is now at Rehab for a few weeks.

TEXAS MISSIONS EMPHASIS SEPTEMBER 2012 THEME: many faces, ONE HOPE. TEXAS GOAL: $4,110,000.00 MBC GOAL: $5,411.00 WEEK OF PRAYER: September 9-16, 2012 $5,000.

2 TEXAS MISSIONS EMPHASIS SEPTEMBER 2012 THEME: many faces, ONE HOPE. TEXAS GOAL: $4,110, MBC GOAL: $5, WEEK OF PRAYER: September 9-16, 2012 $5, provides for a portable arena for a cowboy church. $3, will pay for producing one quarter of Bible Study lessons for a language group. $ provides Border Health Services with medication to serve 700 people. $ will provide discipleship material for one Home Based Church. $50.00 provides a Go Now Missionary with public transportation for a month $5.00 will provide a meal for a family of an inmate at the Hospitality House. $0.99 provides a Spanish New Testament for a family in need.

3 FROM PASTOR CRAIG Finish Strong I think we all know Aesop s Fable about the tortoise and the hare. The hare went about bragging how he was the fastest animal there was until finally the tortoise couldn t stand it anymore. A race was setup and soon the tortoise was on his way slow to be sure, but still on his way. The hare saw how slow the tortoise was moving so he took a little nap. When he awoke he saw how little ground the tortoise had covered so he ate a big meal and then fell asleep again. This time when he awoke he saw the tortoise far off in the distance. He raced as fast as he could but got to the finish line just behind the tortoise. The tortoise won and left us with the moral: slow and steady wins the race. We ve talked the last couple of weeks about finishing strong in 2012 and functioning as a body where every part is working well and fulfilling its purpose. But as we think about finishing strong we need to be careful not to be the hare, rushing about at the very end frantically trying to make up for lost ground. We have 4 months left before 2012 comes to an end, plenty of time for consistent, faithful service that becomes habit and blesses the Kingdom and our world. One-time opportunities are fine, but I pray you will look for something that is a fit for your calling and gifts and passions; something (or someone) you want to make an investment in for months or years. Search for that something God made you to do. As we finish strong in 2012 let us keep before us the words of the writer of Hebrews: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 Bless Your Heart! Craig FRIENDSHIP INTERNATIONAL OF AUSTIN 2012/2013 THURSDAYS 9:45AM 12:00 NOON SEPTEMBER 20 MAY 9 HYDE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 3901 SPEEDWAY PEEDWAY, AUSTIN USTIN, TX 3901 TX Friendship is a program for International women and their preschool children in the Austin area. At Friendship they can study English in a safe environment, make new friends, enjoy creative classes and gain cultural knowledge through music, activities and food. Friendship is sponsored by local Baptist churches. (Manchaca is a sponsoring church.) Helpers are need in most classes. New classes are always welcome. If you would like to start and teach a class, please contact Joyce Parker, (class coordinator). Cookies are always needed. International women and Baptist ladies are always welcome. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Joyce Felps. WELCOME COFFEE,, Thursday, Sept. 20 th at 9:45 a.m.; Hyde Park Baptist Church Fellowship lowship Hall at the corner of Avenue F and 41 st Street.

4 The school year is off to a start and we are excited to see how God moves at our campuses this fall. Sign-up for Great Fall, Sept , is underway and the cost is $80 if you sign up by Sept 5 th and $95 if you sign up after that day. We are also starting our Student Leadership Team on Sunday, September 9 th at 5pm. All students are invited and welcome to join us. Great things are ahead for us this fall. Give Grace, Live Truth, Reflect Jesus Tyler Gatewood , x. 22; tyler@manchacabaptist.org God is at work! Sunday, August 26 th, we baptized 7 folks at our combined service 6 kids and an adult. We will baptize several more people, mostly teenagers and, again, an adult. All of the baptisms are a precious and powerful act of obedience and testimony to the church, but the baptism of an adult is always special. Baptisms of adults are a bit rare for a variety of reasons; and so when a grown up steps forward for the symbol of salvation we are so grateful! There was a great crowd on Sunday for our combined service and our potluck (although I missed the deviled eggs again and I even cut in line!). Thanks to all the folks who prepared, served and cleaned-up after the meal and put away the tables and chairs. Have a blessed week! In Christ, John Berryhill , x. 26; john@manchacabaptist.org Summer break is almost over for MBC s Fellowship Bowling League. We will be starting back up on Monday, Sept. 10 th. If you are interested in joining the League, we will have our first meeting at Westgate Lanes, Monday, Aug. 27 th at 6:55 p.m. For more information, contact Duane Lancaster or Lee Lancaster at

Child Care during service for Birth Age 5, Preschool Wing Cry Room for parents with children, Room 104 Children s Grade 1-3 Church, Gym Monday, September 3, 2012 Church Office Closed in Observance of

5 Sunday, September 2, 2012 Early Morning Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30-10:25 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. Child Care during service for Birth Age 5, Preschool Wing Cry Room for parents with children, Room 104 Children s Grade 1-3 Church, Gym Monday, September 3, 2012 Church Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day MBC Volunteers at Soup Kitchen No Fusion (Grades 6-12) Bible Study Adult 18+ Basketball, Gym Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Finance Committee, Conference Room Adult 18+ Basketball, Gym Wednesday, September 5, 2012 The Sanctuary, Room E115 9:30 a.m. Family Supper 6:00 6:45 p.m. Adults $3, Youth $2, 4yrs - Grade 6 $1 Chicken pot pie, salad, ice cream Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 6:45 p.m. Band of Brothers, Room E115 Fusion (Grades 6-12), Youth Room 7:00 8:15 p.m. Mission Friends yrs., Preschool Wing Grades 1 5, Children s Rooms Pastor s Bible Study, Room E110 Ladies Bible Study, Room M109, Kris Beavers, Facilitator Thursday, September 6, 2012 Open Studio, Room E115 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 Ladies Bible Study. Room E115, 9:30 a.m. Carlene Cleveland, Facilitator If you LOVE preschoolers, Kids Day Out (KDO) needs substitute teachers for this coming school year. There are also a few spots left in the 4-year old class. Our Preschool ministry needs a Sunday School teacher for their 2-year old class, a half- time coteacher for their Kindergarten class and helpers for extended session during the worship hour. If interested in any of the above, please contact Holly North at holly@manchacabaptist.org.

Memorials Memorial Fund Gene Barnett by Fr.

Faye Schultz by Anthony Schultz Children s Ministry Anna Isbell by Vera Isbell Mr. & Mrs.

We are now collecting small toys to be used as game prizes (example: the size you get in McDonald Happy Meals).

6 Memorials Memorial Fund Gene Barnett by Fr. Bill Albinger, The Church of the Holy Innocents Doug Vrazel, Frost Ins. Agency, Inc. Faye Schultz by Anthony Schultz Children s Ministry Anna Isbell by Vera Isbell Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Felps Our annual Fall Fun Fest is just around the corner. We are now collecting small toys to be used as game prizes (example: the size you get in McDonald Happy Meals). Items can be placed in the designated boxes located in the foyers and the office wing. September collection items are for Girls ages 5-9. Jump ropes, hair clips, books, clothes, and games. Items can be brought to the Church Office Wing and placed in the designated box.

Therapeutic Pillows Our Ladies Ministry group makes therapeutic heart shaped pillows for South Austin Medical Center and Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos.

If you would like to help (not all steps require a sewing machine), or need more information on this project, please contact Lesa in the church. OPEN STUDIO meets Thursday s from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. in Room E115.

7 Therapeutic Pillows Our Ladies Ministry group makes therapeutic heart shaped pillows for South Austin Medical Center and Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos. These are given to patients to hold against their chests when they cough to help prevent pneumonia or just for comfort. If you would like to help (not all steps require a sewing machine), or need more information on this project, please contact Lesa in the church. OPEN STUDIO meets Thursday s from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. in Room E115. Open Studio is for those who are artists to gather weekly to work on their projects. Stop by before or after Sunday School or one of the Church Services to see some of the work our artists have been doing! LORD CHANGE MY ATTITUDE LORD CHANGE Friday Morning Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Room E115 Workbooks $15 An attitude is a pattern of thinking formed over time. We choose it it s not circumstances or our genes. This means we can change our attitude, and who doesn t need some adjustment? Wed. Night Ladies Bible Study Walking with God Join us on Wednesday nights starting August 8th for a group discussion time as we work through the book, Walking with God by author John Eldredge. Books can be purchased on Amazon or at any major bookstore. This is an incredibly well written how to guide for anyone interested in a deeper, more intimate walk with God. Christian author, counselor and teacher John Eldredge writes from the heart in a tender, poignant and down-to earth style that makes reading a pleasure. He says; This is a series of stories of what it looks like to walk with God, over the course of about a year. So begins a remarkable narrative of one man s journey learning to hear the voice of God.

8 Room Reservations If you are planning a special event, or if you would like to reserve one of the rooms here at church, please contact the church office in order to reserve your date or room. This will ensure all activities are placed on the calendar and prevent double booking. STUDENT MINISTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Student Ministry AV Team Want to serve in the Student Ministry? We are looking for AV help on Wednesday Nights. We need someone to help run sound and computer production. Tyler will teach you the computer program that we use each week (it is very easy to learn). Student Ministry Fundraising Team We are looking for a few creative, innovative people to join our Fundraising Team. We are trying to organize a team that will help plan and implement fundraisers for the Student Ministry. The more money we raise, the less students will have to pay for our events. More Students + Less Cost = WIN! If you are interested in either one of the above, or would like more information, please the Student Ministry at tyler@manchacabaptist.org.

The MESSENGER. A Message from Dr. Rick Spencer. Manchaca Baptist Church. Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest:

The MESSENGER. A Message from Dr. Rick Spencer. Manchaca Baptist Church. Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest: The MESSENGER Manchaca Baptist Church Volume 1, Issue 5 September 2013 A Message from Dr. Rick Spencer Christian or Disciple Do you know the single command of The Great Commission? I am tempted to say