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1 Join Us! Celebration Sunday August 12, :30 AM HCBC Newsletter Vol. 151 No. 8 A WORD FROM THE PASTOR, BRO. KEVIN DENTON We are in high gear celebrating the 150 th Anniversary of Horse Cave Baptist Church! Ann Matera and Marcia Witherspoon have spent hours telling our story through written history, pictures, displaying artifacts, documenting mission efforts, and remembering those who have made this church what it is today. Christy Schroeder has spent hours scanning and showing our history through pictures and documents on our screen each Sunday. Ann has spent most of her life in this church as many of you have. Frances Houk has been a member longer than anyone else. Marcia s great grandparents were some of the founding members. What a history! What a legacy! What a responsibility we have to move forward! We experienced the Lord s Supper in July with all three communion sets on the table the church has used since We have heard the bell ring the church has used since We have seen the first church bible from We have studied the four structures the church has used for worship over 150 years. We have highlighted Pastors, Deacons, Treasurers, Building Committees, as well as children. The hundreds, yes even thousands of people who have passed through those doors, sat in those pews, and have gone out into the world following the lead of their Lord. This is our Place. But it is HIStory. Horse Cave Baptist Church is about the structures where we have worshipped and studied, the Pastors and church leaders we have learned from, and the members who though passed still teach us by how they lived. But Horse Cave Baptist Church is first and for most about The Lord Jesus Christ. It s not our church, it s His. It s not our story, it s HIS. It s not our power; it s HIS Spirit at work in HIS people. It s not our purpose, it s HIS. It s not our message, it s HIS. It s not our blood, it s HIS. It is Our Place in HIStory. The church, the bible, the world, the universe, all of history, your history, is all about HIM. Now that is something to celebrate! Do all you can to attend Celebration Sunday, August 12, Worship begins at 10:30 am. There will be no Sunday School on that day. Bro. Gerald Murphy will lead worship music, Bro. Harold Barns will bring us a greeting, and Bro. Tommy Tucker will bring the message. Then plan on staying for the meal at 12:30 pm. We will have a tent set up on the main parking lot so we can all gather together in one place for Dinner on the Grounds. The meal will be catered so you do not need to bring anything, except bring someone with you. We hope for 250 that day, but only if you invite. If you are able to walk, please park on Edwards Avenue, or on the street so our senior adults and guests can use our main parking lot. Sunday August 19 we are encouraging everyone to be in Sunday School that day as we get back to the business of reaching people, teaching people, and ministering to people. Philippians 1:6 has been our theme verse, Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Jesus is saying to us, come on we have work to do. Let s follow HIM! I can hardly wait for August 12. How about you? In His Love, Bro. Kevin

2 The Present Building Immediately the church was again considering a building program, the largest of its 86 year history. The Deacons and the Brotherhood recommended that the present building be torn down and that a new building be erected. Type and size to be determined by the Church. J.W. Murray, Clyde Lisenby, Dr. J.T. Payton, Lyndon Bale and H.H. Hansbrough were named to the finance committee. James I Winn, Jr., Rex Bailey, David McLellan, Sr., Levy Broady and C.E. Dowell were named to the building committee. Sunday School Supt. R.E. Nelson was added in February To understand what a leap of faith this was, at the regular business meeting earlier that month, treasurer Amos Houk had reported $1531 in the building fund with another $450 designated to repair the carpet and baptistery in the old church. With $2000 the Horse Cave Baptist Church went forward to double the size of its facility. The deacons recommended that the old building be torn down at once and the new building started as soon as the lot was cleared. The church rented the garage building belonging to Charlie Branstetter at the southwest corner of Main and Edwards as the church auditorium during construction. In August 1957, the building fund stood at $23,294 with hole in the ground from the old building. The finance committee was to borrow $50,000 to put the building under roof. Amos Houk was Trustee for the mortgage; 543 bonds were sold. The corner stone was laid October 21, There is a cooper tube inside with a church history, a report from the finance committee, a bulletin and other information. On October 5, 1958 the Church moved into the present building. The sanctuary seated 586 people. 26 Sunday School rooms were included, along with a fellowship hall, library, pastor s study and office. In the dedication service at a later date, Bro. J.W. Vetter, Pastor, quoted John Ruskin: Only once in a lifetime comes the privilege of helping build a church that will stand for generations in a community for which it was built. When we build, let us think we build forever, let it not be the present alone. Let it be such work that a time is to come when these stones will be held sacred; and that men will say, as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, See! This our fathers did for us! The dedication was held June , with Dr. Eugene Hill, former pastor, then with the Foreign Mission Board in Richmond, presenting the dedicatory sermon. The estimated value of the new building $307,000; number of members $25,000 in additional funds were borrowed to finish the facility. In November of 1964, a committee (John Branstetter, Rex Bailey and James I. Winn) reported that a steeple could be erected on the church for $3500. The contract was signed. Mrs. Gheens of Louisville advised that she would like to get the steeple in memory of her grand parents. In 1966 the lighting of the steeple was installed by Walter Preston and Felix Murray in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Murray. That same year the sanctuary was air-conditioned. 301 E. Main St. Horse Cave, KY / phone: / horsecavebc@gmail.com / Bro. Kevin Denton: kdenton.hcbc@gmail.com Bro. Sam Norrod: snorrod63@gmail.com

Disciple-Making at a Glance: July (Weekly Averages) Come through Worship: 137 Connect through Sunday School: 93 Grow through Grow Groups: 37 Serve through Ministry Teams: 77 Go through Evangelism: 56

Join us every Sunday at 11:00 am. If you miss a Sunday, you can listen to the messages by clicking the resource tab on our website.

Wednesday, August 1 read 1 Thessalonians, then on the days following read 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon. Tuesday, August 21 begin Proverbs.

Connect You mean so much to your class. Turn everyday conversations to Gospel Conversations. We had 140 Gospel Conversations during the month of July.

Worship Choir Rehearsal Sundays at 5:00 pm Led by Bro. Sam Men s Study Mondays at 6:00 pm Led by Jeff Bennett Adult Small Group Bible Study Will resume September 11.

3 Disciple-Making at a Glance: July (Weekly Averages) Come through Worship: 137 Connect through Sunday School: 93 Grow through Grow Groups: 37 Serve through Ministry Teams: 77 Go through Evangelism: 56 What s Happening at HCBC? Come and Worship Him Worship involves both public and private time with our Father. Public Worship: God promises to meet with his people when they worship. Join us every Sunday at 11:00 am. If you miss a Sunday, you can listen to the messages by clicking the resource tab on our website. Or come to the church office to pick up a dvd of the Morning Worship. Private Worship: Worship continues in our private lives daily. Join us as we read a chapter per day from God s Word. Wednesday, August 1 read 1 Thessalonians, then on the days following read 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon. Tuesday, August 21 begin Proverbs. Before you read each day, take a moment to ask the Holy Spirit to teach you what you need to learn. You might want to use a study Bible and read the notes on different verses. Make this time special. Connect You mean so much to your class. Turn everyday conversations to Gospel Conversations. We had 140 Gospel Conversations during the month of July. A Gospel Conversation is helping someone take one step closer to Jesus. Grow Experiencing a Group Bible Study makes following Jesus even more fulfilling. Worship Choir Rehearsal Sundays at 5:00 pm Led by Bro. Sam Men s Study Mondays at 6:00 pm Led by Jeff Bennett Adult Small Group Bible Study Will resume September 11. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Led by Faith Seekers SS Class BEAM! Kidz Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Children led by Sam Norrod and Marcia Witherspoon Preschool led by Gary & Debbie Pennington & Chris Jones Women s Study Detour by Tony Evans, a six week study begins Wednesday, August 22nd. In this small group study Dr. Tony Evans uses the epic faith, life and career of Joseph to teach that God is more interested in your development than your arrival. Like Joseph, a kidnapped and enslaved boy who grew up to save an empire, the obstacles and obstructions in your life can lead to real accomplishments. Wednesdays at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Led by Debbie Harlan Youth Discipleship, Students Grades 6-12 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Led by Bro. Jim & Peggy Doyle Adult Mid-Week Service Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Led by Bro. Kevin Workplace Study The Ladies will begin a new study soon. 301 E. Main St. Horse Cave, KY / phone: / horsecavebc@gmail.com / Bro. Kevin Denton: kdenton.hcbc@gmail.com Bro. Sam Norrod: snorrod63@gmail.com

Serve Having your own ministry is a blessing. For the month of July, an average of 77 served weekly in our church. What a blessing!

The Sew Sistas can be found Tuesdays mornings around 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall hard at work sewing items for local, state, national, & international missions. Stop in and visit.

Jim Doyle and get in on this sweet hour of prayer? Go When you reach out, you bless the one who reached out to you first.

The bottles need to be returned to Crossroads Life Center. The Koinonia Class would like to thank everyone that participated in this campaign.

4 Serve Having your own ministry is a blessing. For the month of July, an average of 77 served weekly in our church. What a blessing! 150th Church Anniversary Committee We want to thank all who helped in any way to plan, organize and implement this season of celebration. The Sew Sistas can be found Tuesdays mornings around 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall hard at work sewing items for local, state, national, & international missions. Stop in and visit. Think about becoming a part of this group! You won t be sorry!!! Are you willing to serve in this vital ministry? It is not too late to join. See Bro. Jim Doyle and get in on this sweet hour of prayer? Go When you reach out, you bless the one who reached out to you first. Local Mission Partnership: Crossroads Life Center Baby Bottle Campaign: There are still 4 baby bottles out. If you happen to have one of these bottles, please return asap. The bottles need to be returned to Crossroads Life Center. The Koinonia Class would like to thank everyone that participated in this campaign. Jellystone Park: There is anywhere from 15 to 30 campers who attend Sunday morning services with someone from our church leading. See Jerry Rogers if you would like to become a part of this mission. Caverna Back to School Caverna Readifest held Aug. 2 at the Cave City Convention Center was a success. You provided funds for 30 children and their families with what they need to start school. There were 10 of our members representing 7 of our classes there handing our supplies to 288 children. The Logos Class would like to thank everyone for their involvement in this local mission. Continuation of Go Schedule Monday, August 13, 7:15 pm - Men Tuesday, September 11, 7:15 pm - Women Sunday, October 7, 3:00 pm - Men July 20, Debbie Harlan began a six week Parenting Class at the Jail, average attendance is attended & two from our church led the service July 29th at the jail. There were 5 professions of faith. Please continue to pray for the inmates, guards, administrator and this Jail Ministry Team. See Brian or Debbie to become a part of this ministry. State Mission Partnership: Jenkins, KY - A trip is scheduled Friday & Saturday, August 17th and 18th to travel to Jenkins. Anyone interested in participating in this mission, contact Sheldon Ballou for the details. State & National Mission Partnerships: Sports Outreach - Pray for Steve Martin as he travels throughout the US playing softball in prisons, witnessing to the inmates. August 4, he will be at Eastern KY Correctional in West Liberty, KY and August 5, at Little Sandy Correctional in Elliott, KY. International Missions Partnership: Honduras Local, State, National & International Partnerships: Sew Sistas Hart County 6 Bibles were given out in July. Come join us!!! Tuesday mornings at 9:00 you can find us at our sewing machines. We would love to have you!!! 301 E. Main St. Horse Cave, KY / phone: / horsecavebc@gmail.com / Bro. Kevin Denton: kdenton.hcbc@gmail.com Bro. Sam Norrod: snorrod63@gmail.com

August 2018 SUNDAY Sunday Schedule MONDAY Monday Schedule TUESDAY Tuesday Schedule WEDNESDAY Wednesday Schedule THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Choir

11) 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Women s Study Detours, Tony Evans 6:00 pm BEAM! Kidz Ministry Students Study Adults Mid-Week Study Bro.

6 7 8 9 10 11 Bro. Josh Houk Dr. Tony Cunha Sam Norrod Hudson McMahan Luke Witherspoon 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Bro. Tommy Tucker Bro. Gerald Murphy Kailynn Peterson 19 BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY!

5 August 2018 SUNDAY Sunday Schedule MONDAY Monday Schedule TUESDAY Tuesday Schedule WEDNESDAY Wednesday Schedule THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Men s Study 6:00 pm NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Meeting 9:00 am Sew Sistas 6 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Adult Small Group Study (Resumes Sept. 11) 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Women s Study Detours, Tony Evans 6:00 pm BEAM! Kidz Ministry Students Study Adults Mid-Week Study Bro.Kevin will be out of the office Tuesday, August 28 - Saturday, September pm Trustee Meeting 9-11 am Caverna Readifest Addison Wilcoxson Martin Brauchle Elizabeth Matera Phyllis Wilcoxson Bro. Josh Houk Dr. Tony Cunha Sam Norrod Hudson McMahan Luke Witherspoon Bro. Tommy Tucker Bro. Gerald Murphy Kailynn Peterson 19 BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY! Children s Church Resumes Pat Thompson 7:15 pm Hart County Jail Service - Men Joan Garrison Seth Coates Masyn Martin Billy Goodman Sue Nunn Bobby Dunagan Joybeth Heberly 21 Debbie Denton Brandie Mutter Glynnlee Eubank 6 pm Business Meeting 22 9 am and 6 pm Women s Study Begins Detour, Tony Evans 7 pm Deacon Meeting Mission Trip To Jenkins, KY Chesney Bethel Mission Trip To Jenkins, KY Shelly Felitsky Steven Martin Faith Ballou Mary Helen Gardner Freda Pipkin Inez Morrison Debra Goodman Katie Ford Andrew West August 11th 150th Anniversary As a Church Celebration Sunday, August 12th.

Horse Cave Baptist Church History Accoutrements of the Sanctuary 1878 - The silver communion set - pitcher, two goblets, and tray, were presented by Mrs. Judith Brown, Nashville.

6 Horse Cave Baptist Church History Accoutrements of the Sanctuary The silver communion set - pitcher, two goblets, and tray, were presented by Mrs. Judith Brown, Nashville Pulpit Bible from the frame church Stained glass window dedications in red brick church: Martha Edwards Armstrong, S.A. Parrish, Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Hardy, Ida L. Sampson, Maggie Sampson Neal, Mrs. Ethel Veluzat Wilson, John W. Mustain, J. Scott Miller Family, Lilly Cooper McGuire, R. P. Poynter, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Skaggs Pulpit furniture presented in memory of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Payton Steeple presented by Mrs. Gheens in memory of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Veluzat Steeple lighting presented by Walters, Preston & Felix Murray in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Murray Brass urn presented by Rev. & Mrs. Harold Barnes, purchased by them in Damascus, Syria Brass candlesticks purchased by the church in honor of Mrs. Frances Edwards and Mrs. Eleanora B. Smith, 40-year musicians of the church Needlepointed piano bench cushion, created by Miss Caroline Withers and presented in her memory Rodgers organ, presented anonymously in honor of Mrs. Frances W. Edwards for 65 years as church organist The flagpole was erected in memory of Dr. Robert Thompson. 3D Brass Commemorative Horse Cave Baptist Church Ornament Cost is $11.00 Available Sunday, August 12th Consider buying additional ornaments for your family members. 115 available, so get your ornaments before they are all gone. Horse Cave Baptist Church 301 East Main Street Horse Cave, KY 42749

JANUARY, 2019 VOL. 152 NO. 1

Inside This Issue JANUARY, 2019 VOL. 152 NO. 1 Pg. 1 A Word from the Pastor Pg. 2 A Word from the Associate Pastor Pg. 3 Budget Report Pg. 3-4 Discipleship Report Pg. 5 Calendar Pg. 6 Student Ministry