Easter Events & Services

Third Baptist Church 410 West McKnight Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 893-8192 www.3bconline.com APRIL 2014 EDITION He is not here. He has risen. After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. But the angel told the women, Don t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples, He has been raised from the dead... Matthew 28: 1,5-7 HCSB Easter Events & Services Easter Lunches Wednesday-Friday, 11:45am Easter Distribution Friday, 10:00am Good Friday Tenebrae Service 7:00pm Easter Sunday 9:15am Worship LIFE Groups 8:00 & 10:45am Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro April 2014 page 1

A Message From Pastor Mike..................................................................................................................................... Start now inviting your unreached friends to be with you at 3BC on Easter. Also make plans with them and with any family in attendance to stay for LIFE Groups. You ll have the rest of the day to eat and fellowship but only one morning to make history! Also pray for me as I prepare to preach, pray for our Worship Team as they lead, pray for a great day in the Lord! Dear 3BC Family, April is a huge month for us! Here are things you need to be praying for as we head into spring w Pray for our High School seniors and sponsors as they are in Santiago, Chile this first week of April serving alongside Matt & Lauren Vance. Pray also for their safe return on Saturday, April 5. w Pray for our Easter week activities... a. Our Easter week luncheons Wednesday through Friday starting at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday April 16, Dean Sisk, Pastor of Belle Aire Baptist Church Thursday April 17, John Shepherd, Pastor of River Oaks Community Church Friday April 18, Ken Braddy, Manager of LifeWay's Adult Bible Studies, Magazines, and Devotional, and 3BC member b. Our Good Friday literature distribution at 10:00 a.m. We ll meet in the Fellowship Hall and go out into the community surrounding 3BC to distribute invitations to our Tenebrae Service and our Sunday Easter service. c. Our Friday night Tenebrae service at 7:00 p.m. This is one of the highlights of our Easter week activities. Don t miss it! w Pray for our Easter Sunday worship gathering and LIFE Group We re hoping to have 1000 in the worship gathering that day and 800 in LIFE Groups. Neither goal is out of reach! Remember the 4 words we are focusing on this year evangelism, prayer, community, and availability. Each of these words will be in full practice during Easter week! Pray for a mighty move of God and lots of people present. Invite those who are unreached to the Easter luncheons, the Tenebrae service, and to Easter Sunday (evangelism). Make sure you re in attendance with the other believers (community). And be available to help (we ll need folks to park far away, extra greeters, those willing to help in the nursery, etc.). Thanks for the privilege of serving as your Pastor! Your Pastor by His Grace and Yours, Mike Lee Senior Pastor.......................................................................................................... THIRD BAPTIST MURFREESBORO WEEKLY MINISTRY SCHEDULE SUNDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY LIFE Groups Bible Study for all ages 8:00am & 10:45am Worship 9:15am Kid s Worship 9:15am (1st 3rd Grade) Fellowship Meal 5:00pm, Fellowship Hall Reservations Required Worship/Bible Study 6:00pm, Fellowship Hall Worship Team Rehearsal 6:00pm, Worship Center Discovery Kids (Pre-K-5th Grade) 6:00pm Student Worship 6:00pm, HS Area ΘBX Bible Study 7:30pm Men s Study 6:00am Fellowship Hall 12:00pm Stones River Mall Food Court

Easter 2014 Events & Activities Easter Week Luncheons & Speakers April 16-18, 11:45am 12:45pm... 3BC welcomes the return of the Easter luncheons and guest speakers for Easter 2014! Join us for lunch Wednesday-Friday, April 16-18, from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for delicious food and uplifting sermons. Please make reservations by calling the church office (893-8192) or by signing up in the Upper Lobby before noon on Monday, April 14. The cost for lunches on Wednesday and Thursday is $6.00 (reservations required), with Friday s lunch being served for free, with reservations appreciated but not required. Invite a friend to join you for one of these great luncheons and encouraging sermons! Wednesday, April 16 LUNCH: Chick-Fil-A SPEAKER: Dean Sisk, Pastor Belle Aire Baptist Church Thursday, April 17 LUNCH: Newk s SPEAKER: John Shepherd, Pastor River Oaks Community Church Friday, April 18 LUNCH: Pizza SPEAKER: Ken Braddy, Manager of LifeWay's Adult Bible Studies, Magazines, and Devotional, and 3BC member Community Easter Distribution Friday, April 18, 10:00am... Join us as we canvas the neighborhood around 3BC distributing door hangers with an invitation to our Easter service. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. Afterwards, stick around for our Easter Week Luncheon (no cost). Please sign up in the Upper Lobby, but even if you forget, come eat with us anyway! Childcare provided for babies through 5 years old. Tenebrae Service Friday, April 18, 7:00pm... Invite your family and friends to join with us for this very special service on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. It is our hope that this time together will serve as a powerful reminder of the extremely painful and difficult events that preceeded the eventual celebrations of Christ s glorious resurrection. Childcare is provided for babies through 5 years old. Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple robe around Him. And they repeatedly came up to Him and said, Hail, King of the Jews! John 19:1-3 HCSB Churchwide Picnic Sunday, April 13 Can we all agree that everyone is excited to see Winter 2014 come to an end? The warm weather and sunshine is the perfect time for 3BC s annual Churchwide Picnic, scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. This year s event will be held at Oaklands Mansion Pavilion located at 900 N. Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro. The church will provide the drinks and paper products. Everyone is invited to bring plenty of food for your own family and a little extra for others. Quarterly Business Meeting, April 23 Our church s next Quarterly Business Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The meeting is open to all church members. Prepare For These Great Events In May w 3BC Golf Club Trip, Knoxville (May 2-4) w State Bible Drill, Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, Hermitage (May 3) w Mother s Day (May 11) w Parent/Child Dedication (May 11) w Joyful Hearts, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall (May 13) w Stewardship Committee Meeting (May 14) w Lord's Supper (May 18) w High School Senior Recognition/Luncheon (May 18) w Last Wednesday Night Meal (May 21) w Last Discovery Kids for summer (May 21) w 3BC Golf Outing (May 22) w Memorial Day, Church office closed (May 26) w VBS Blitz and Splitz, 6:00pm, Fellowship Hall (May 28) Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro April 2014 page 3

w April At-A-Glance Sunday, April 6 Lord's Supper Bryan College Choir, 6:00pm, Worship Center Tuesday, April 8 Joyful Hearts, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 9 Deacons Meeting, 7:00pm, Room 212E Thursday, April 10 3BC Golf Club Outing Senior Adults Travel To Amish Country April 22 3BC Senior Adults take a trip back in time on April 22 when everyone travels to the historic Lawrenceburg, TN area to visit the unique Amish Country. From horse-drawn buggies to charming country stores filled with Amish crafts, antiques, glassware, cast iron, vintage jewelry and more. Plan to leave the church at 8:30 a.m. and return later that afternoon. The cost is $10.00 per person plus lunch. Bring along some extra spending money though, as you are sure to want to buy some jams, jellies, pickles, chow-chow, candy, jerky, and a host of other local delicacies. You can register in the hall of 212. It s Golf Time for 2014 3BC s first golf club outing of 2014 will be held on Thursday, April 10. We will leave the church at 8:00 a.m. Look for details in the worship guide concerning which course we plan to play. Then just a few weeks down the road, our Spring Golf Trip is scheduled for the weekend of May 2-4. We will travel to Knoxville for an amazing time of fellowship and fun together. The estimated cost for the weekend event will be approximately $250. All golf signups are available at the information desk in the Upper Lobby. Chile Mission Trip August 22-31,2014 If you have never participated in a mission trip, begin praying about being a part of 3BC s upcoming Chile Trip scheduled for August 22-31. Chile is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world, spanning a long, narrow strip of land stretching down virtually half of the entire length of South America. Because of its uniquely long geographical stretch, Chile is the only country in the world that includes a hot, barren desert in the north, and ice fields of Antarctica in the south. But most impressive is Chile s incredible people, who are ready to hear the saving message of Christ. What an amazing opportunity and privilege to be the ones to share the Gospel during this special event. The cost of the trip is approximately $1000-$1500 per person. If you would like more information, please email Steve Hutson at steve@3bconline.com. Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro April 2014 Sunday, April 13 Associational Bible Drill, 2:00pm Belle Aire Baptist Church Church Picnic, 5:30pm, Oaklands Pavillion Mansion Wednesday, April 16 Women's Ministry Meeting, 6:00pm, Conf. Room Stewardship Committee Meeting, 7:00pm Wednesday-Friday, April 16-18 Easter Lunches, 11:45, Fellowship Hall Friday, April 18 Good Friday/Church Office Closed Easter Flyer Distribution, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall Tenebrae Service, 7:00pm, Worship Center Sunday, April 20 Easter Tuesday, April 22 Senior Adult Trip, Lawrenceburg, TN Wednesday, April 23 Quarterly Business Meeting, 7:00pm, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 30 Parent/Child Dedication Seminar, 6:00pm, Room 212E Last ΘBX Community Worship for semester page 4

Great Upcoming Events For Our Students... Get Your Reservations (and Pictures) In For Senior Recognition Sunday 3BC loves to honor our graduates each year. Senior Recognition Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 and we are already making big plans to say congratulations to our very special students! Reserve your spot today for a celebration luncheon honoring our graduates! Seniors are asked to please turn in 10 photos from all stages of your life which will be used for a slideshow. Digital photos are welcomed. Also, for the Upper Lobby display, please include one baby picture and one senior picture (hard copies only) sized 5 x 7. Please make your reservations for the luncheon and turn in all photos (digital and hard copy) by Sunday, April 27. We look forward to this special Sunday to honor our very own graduates and celebrate their academic accomplishments. Youth Summer Camp Gears Up For Centrifuge, June 23-28 One of the most spiritually impactful experiences in a student s life happens at church camp. 3BC partners with LifeWay Christian Resource s Centrifuge Youth Camps which is hosted in numerous locations across the nation. Centrifuge has ministered to over one-million students over its 30+ years of operation, hosting a highquality, high-energy program filled with small group Bible study and team building activities. 3BC will be attending the Centrifuge (Union University) event this year located in Jackson, TN scheduled for June 23-28. The cost is $325 per student which includes all activities, food, lodging and transportation. A deposit of $50 is due by Wednesday, April 16 with the balance due Sunday, June 8. Limited scholarships are available. Parent Packs can be picked up in the student ministry area, church office or downloaded on the church website at www.3bconline.com. These packets contain daily schedules, packing information, and required release form (release form must be notarized and turned in to Adam by departure date). This year s camp theme is BE Living as the Body of Christ in an Unbelieving World. Students will be challenged to BE last (humble), BE real (authentic), and BE bold (strong in faith). Make sure your student is registered for this amazing opportunity for spiritual growth and amazing fellowship. Chaperones are still needed for this year s camp. You may also make a contribution towards scholarships for students needing financial assistance. For more information on this year s camp, contact Adam in the church office. Vacation Bible School 2014 Gears Up For June 2 6 3BC is gearing up for Vacation Bible School 2014, taking place from 9:00 a.m. until noon, June 2-6. This year s theme is Agency D3: Discover, Decide, Defend, and is open to entering kindergarteners through entering 8th graders. We are already collecting donations for aluminum foil, paper towel rolls, red and silver duct tape and silver spray paint for this year s events. Donations can be left at the church office. Get your kids excited about another awesome VBS coming just a few months away! Visit the 3BC website to register online. Congratulations To Our Associational Bible Drill and State Bible Drill Children We have had a tremendous group of 13 Bible Drillers this year! These children have worked hard memorizing the books of the Bible, 25 verses, and where to find 10 key passages. All children successfully completed the Church Bible Drill at 3BC and will be moving on to the Associational Bible Drill. Associational Bible Drill will be held at Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. State Bible Drill will be held at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church in Hermitage on Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. Please come out and support our Bible Drillers! Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro April 2014 page 5

Our Vision Third Baptist Church will produce MATURE disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ who advance God s Kingdom, by His power, for His glory! Our Goal The goal of Third Baptist Church is to worship, glorify, and delight in God as we present to Christ MATURE disciples who: Manage God s Resources Adopt Spiritual Disciplines Treasure Scriptural Truth Understand A Biblical Worldview Reach Out To Those In Need Evangelize The Lost Let Us Know For an emergency regarding death, serious illness, or accident, please call the church office and follow the recorded directions (615-893-8192). Visit Our Website At www.3bconline.com 3BC Church Staff To contact a staff member by e-mail, address correspondence by typing the staff member s first name, followed by @3BCOnline.com Mike Lee Senior Pastor Marty Blakely Senior Associate Pastor, Education Steve Hutson Associate Pastor, Senior Adults & Young Adults Duane Geib Associate Pastor, College, Evangelism & Missions Mark Moore Associate Pastor, Worship Adam Lickey Associate Pastor, Students Jorge Arenivas Pastor, Hispanic Church Special Notice of Proposed Changes to Church Bylaws Proposed changes to be voted on during Wednesday, April 23 Business Meeting The body of Deacons are recommending this amendment to By Law II. Church Officers; Section 3. Deacons, to be voted on at the Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Quarterly Business Meeting Current Reading The Church shall determine the number of Deacons. The Deacons of Third Baptist Church are elected on a permanent status with no rotation off the Deacon body. A Deacon may be removed from permanent status: 1) at his request, 2) at the request of the Deacon body in consultation with the Senior Pastor. Active Deacons whose health and/or age prevents them from fully participating as a Deacon, and who have served a minimum of 5 years as a Deacon at Third Baptist Church, may request the status of Deacon Emeritus, this action removing them from active Deacon service and ministry. The manner of election shall be by ballot. The annual election of Deacons shall be as follows: the Church shall nominate the prospective Deacons in the month of October. After proper consultation concerning qualifications with a duly selected Committee from the Deacons and the Senior Pastor, the qualified men shall be presented to the Church on the first Sunday in December for election. When the Deacon body number needs to be increased the prospective Deacons shall be nominated by the Church on two consecutive Sundays. After proper consultation concerning qualifications with a duly selected Committee from the Deacons and the Senior Pastor, the qualified men shall be presented to the Church one month following nomination. Deacons shall take office at the next regular Deacon s meeting following their election. Proposed Changes (italicized) The Church shall determine the number of Deacons. Deacons shall be elected for a full three-year (3) term, unless filling an unexpired term. Each year, those completing a three-year term of service shall rotate from active status on the Deacon body and their places shall be taken by the election of an appropriate member. After one (1) year in reserve status, non-active deacons may be re-elected to serve a new three-year term. The manner of election shall be by ballot. The annual election of Deacons shall be as follows: the Church shall nominate the prospective Deacons in the month of October. After proper consultation concerning qualifications with a duly selected Committee from the Deacons and the Senior Pastor, the qualified men shall be presented to the Church on the first Sunday in December for election. When necessary to fill unexpired terms or when the Deacon body number needs to be increased the prospective Deacons shall be nominated by the Church on two consecutive Sundays. After proper consultation concerning qualifications with a duly selected Committee from the Deacons and the Senior Pastor, the qualified men shall be presented to the Church one month following nomination. Deacons shall take office at the next regular Deacon s meeting following their election. Third Baptist Church, Murfreesboro April 2014 page 6