The CBC The Newsletter of Crowfield Baptist Church Volume XXVIII May 2018 Number 5 Vacation Bible School June 11 - June 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. For children age 5 by September 1, 2017 through Grade 6 Kids, it s time for the big game and God has given you His ultimate playbook. You will learn that the goal is not competing in your own strength because God has already equipped you with everything you need! He wants you to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Each day you will make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks, sing cool songs, and learn about missions. Registration will be during the month of May. Forms will be available at the Welcome Centers. Registration can also be done through our website: www.crowfieldbaptist.org (go to Children s Ministry page and click the link.) Get in the spirit today! Our purpose is to promote Christ-centered and healthy families in our community through flexible and innovative ministries which effectively evangelize, disciple, and encourage them in a context that is both biblical and relevant to the lifestyles of people today.
Worship & Administrative by Gary Fabian, Worship and Administration Pastor Administratively Speaking Pictorial Directories Hopefully by now you have secured your reservation to be photographed for our upcoming. All photography sessions should be completed by Monday, May 7. All church members, active and inactive, who are photographed will get a free 8x10 photo and a complimentary. Extra Directories for folks not photographed will not be available. Also, those in the Directory will receive a web link to view the directory online. The you will receive will be slightly different from years past. First of all, there will be no activity pages, only a staff picture page, a family portrait section, and a membership roster. Secondly, the size of the directory will be smaller and easier to carry. For some, it will fit nicely inside your Bible. But I imagine most of us will carry the electronic version on our phones or tablets. Either way, you ll be able to access your directory easier and faster than ever before. Delivery of the Pictorial Directories should take about six to eight weeks after the final portrait session. Music Notes Children s Music Camp August 6 10 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon For children who have completed K5 - Grade 6 May 6 Daniel 8:1-27 A Ram and a Goat May 13 Daniel 9:1-19 How to Pray for a Nation May 20 Celebration Sunday More Than a Building May 27 Daniel 9:20-27 The Greatest Prophecy in the Bible Baptism Gilberth, Judy, and Isaiah Mendoza CBC Family News Our Christian love and sympathy are extended to Pam Marshall in the death of her husband; Robert DePriest and Sandra Wilde in the death of their brother; Jimmy Godfrey in the death of his mother; and Donna Prosser in the death of her husband, Dave. Dalton and Jean Still would like to thank everyone for the many prayers, concern, cards and for being a faithful church family. You are appreciated. Adult Mission Events Special Invitations for Women and Men Women on Mission Tuesday, May 15, 10:00 A.M. - noon Norma Nichols, retired International Mission Board Missionary, will be our special guest. We will enjoy a salad luncheon afterwards so bring your favorite salad. Please don t miss this! You will be inspired. Adult Prayer Retreat Thursday, May 17, 9:00 A.M. Held at Doorway Baptist Church, North Charleston Speaker will be Craig Tuck, CBA Director of Missions. Lunch catered by Chickfil-A. Cost is $10. Reservations are needed. Deadline is May 9. Sign up to attend either or both of these events Sunday, May 6 in the Worship Center lobby. If you have questions, please contact JoAnn Goodwin at 843.553.1580. 2 Newcomer s Class May 20, 27 and June 3, 10 Our Newcomer s Class is a four-session course offered to all who are new to Crowfield Baptist Church. Presented by our Senior Pastor, the class answers these important questions: How can I know if I am a Christian? What does CBC believe? What does church membership mean? Successful completion of the Newcomer s Class is a requirement for joining our church for persons ages 16 and over. Successful completion requires that you attend at least three of the four sessions. If you are not a member of our church and would like to take the class to learn more about CBC, you will not be pressured in any way to join our church. To participate, please call the Church Office (843.569.6745, x 10) or mark the connection sheet in the Sunday bulletin.
Love and Grace Andy Anderson, Youth and Children s Pastor 8 Things a Volunteer Should Remember Preschool / Children / Preteen / Youth I am so very thankful for all our volunteers serving in the above ministries. This letter/article may have comments that draws your focus to one specific area of our ministry, but remember we are all are valuable to God s work in the life of His church. Each of our volunteers are loved, cherished and most appreciated. 1. Remember, your ministry flows from your relationship with Jesus. Everything you do, from teaching Bible lessons to preparing snacks for toddlers, should flow from your relationship with Jesus. Spending time in the Word, being a part of a small group, and attending big church are important for your spiritual walk. If you want to learn more about how to have a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus, please see me and I will be more than happy to serve you. 2. Remember, you are not a babysitter. I know sometimes it may feel like it, but you are so much more than a Sunday morning babysitter! As a volunteer, you are planting seeds of the gospel in the hearts and minds of children with every song you sing, game you play, and snack you give. Every gospel-centered conversation you have with a little one is bursting with opportunity to be used by God in the life of a child. Parents appreciate your service more than you can even imagine. The ability to attend a church service without distraction and with peace of mind that their child is well taken care of is a gift, and they are very thankful. 3 We want you to serve where you will thrive. We want you to love volunteering at our church, and especially in Preschool, Children, Preteen, and Youth Ministry! No matter your spiritual gift and talents there is a place for you in ministry. No matter your passion or comfort level around students of all ages, there is a place for you here. Wherever you serve, whether with the babies, toddlers, young children, older children, teenagers or behind the scenes, we want you to love where you are serving. If you are already serving and think that there might be a better fit for your gifts in another area of ministry, please let me know and we can have a meaningful conversation about how God is using you. 4. The children look forward to seeing you each week. The children in your class talk with their parents all week long about the Gospel lessons you taught them. They look forward to your warm welcome, fun games, spirited songs, and life giving lessons each week. Be encouraged you are loved! 5. We want to know what is going on in your life. If you are in the middle of a hard season, I want to know! I want to pray for you, minister to you, encourage you, and be there for you. If life is going well for you, Praise God! I want to know that too. The Children and Youth s Ministry here is a family, we bear each other s burdens and rejoice in each other s joys. We can t do that, however, if we don t know what s going on in your life. Please always feel welcome to send me a prayer request. I know I look busy on Sunday mornings, but drop me an email, and I will connect with you during the week! Continued on page 4 3
Love and Grace.... continued from page 3 6. If you have a question ask! One of the most important things we can do for you is to make sure that you have everything you need to serve in ministry. If there is something you need to enhance your ministry, please let me know. If you have a question about anything, or if you see something that you don t understand, please feel comfortable talking with me. I want to be a resource for you as you carry out your ministry at this church. 7. What you do is important to the overall vision and mission of the church. Your ministry in this church is so very important. This church could not fulfill its mission and vision without your sacrificial and loving ministry to children and families. Know that the leadership of this church appreciates your service and so do I. 8. God sees your acts of service. Hebrews 6:10 says, God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. God sees your service in Preschool, Children, Preteen and Youth Ministry. He remembers it, and your service here is showing Him love. My friends, it is a privilege to serve alongside each of you. I count it all joy and remember, you are not only making a difference, you are the difference. Remember your C s while serving in the Preschool Ministry. The C s are designed to help all of us remember the importance of arriving on time and ready to serve. Courtesy Respect those who are currently serving that Sunday and anticipating your arrival. Communication Allows time to share important information regarding the care of all children. Consistency Helps all volunteers to want to serve and continue to serve. Thanks for arriving on time! 9:15 A.M. Sunday Morning (Sunday School) 10:45 A.M. Extended Session 4
Crowfield Baptist Church 100 Hunters Lane, Goose Creek, SC 29445 843.569.6745 Sundays 9:30a Sunday Morning 11:00a Worship Children s Church (age 4-grade 2) Childcare (birth age 3) Wednesdays 7:00p Adult Choir Rehearsal EQUIP (Adults) Refocus & Refuel (Youth) KIDS 411 (ages 4 grade 6) Childcare (birth age 3) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 10a-5p 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9:30a Parenting Class 3:30p Personnel Committee Mtg 5p AWANA Awards Night 6:30p Semi-Annual Family Meeting Goose Creek Manor Coed 6 6:30p The Ark and Creation Museum Trip Information Mtg 8a Epic Teacher Training at CSU 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 a.m. Parent & Child Dedication Service 7p Women on Mission Night Group 10a Women on Mission 9a Adult Prayer Retreat 6p Parents Night Out 7p The 20 Celebration Sunday 9:30a Newcomer s Class 12:15p SLU 101 Meeting 4p Finance Mtg 21 22 Goose Creek Manor Coed 4 23 24 6p Senior METS 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:30a Newcomer s Class Happy Birthday Ted Wright Church Office Closed 6:15p CentriKid Meeting 5
Helping Hands of Goose Creek We are sharing the love of Jesus with those in need in our community through Helping Hands of Goose Creek, a local food bank. The following items are yearround needs: brown paper bag large garbage bags copy paper grocery coupons plastic grocery bags Volunteers - daily Food products canned tuna fish Spam canned meat canned soup canned vegetables noodles noodle mixes spaghetti & rice canned fruit juices spaghetti sauce peanut butter/jelly Hygiene products shampoo toothpaste toothbrushes dental floss bath soap lotion deodorant baby diapers feminine items razors shaving creme Please place your donations in the bin located on the first floor of Building C. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Fran Hottinger at 843-553-7515. Semi-Annual Family Meeting Sunday, May 6 6:30 p.m. March 2018 Stats General Budget MTD Receipts... $64,708.25 YTD Receipts... $191,858.61 Budget Requirements... $224,067.75 ReachOUT MTD Receipts... $12,127.00 YTD Receipts... $21,390.00 Epic Teacher Training at Charleston Southern University Saturday, May 12 8:00 A.M. NOON Taught by Dr. Pete Link, Chair and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at CSU, this training will teach the big picture of next quarter s study of 2 Samuel and answer interpretive questions in a balanced manner so that Bible teachers can design their own individual lessons with the book s larger message in mind. Not only SMBS teachers, but any Christian who wants to study how 2 Samuel fits into the Bible s message is encouraged to attend. This training is free. Coffee, water and a workbook will also be provided free of charge. Bring your Bible, a writing utensil and an open heart. In order for workbooks to be ready, please register online at www.churchandgospel.com/events. Crowfield Library In Room 101 Open Sundays 9-9:30 A.M., 10:30-11 A.M., and 12-12:15 P.M. You are invited to stop by each week before and after Sunday Morning Bible and after worship. All items in our library are available for checkout for up to two weeks and may be renewed for an additional week if necessary. Please make sure that all items are returned on time whenever possible. Church Office... 843.569.6745 Our Staff Extension: David Coleman/Senior Pastor... 11 dcoleman@crowfieldbaptist.org Gary Fabian/Worship and Administration Pastor... 14 gfabian@crowfieldbaptist.org Andy Anderson/Youth and Children's Pastor... 18 aanderson@crowfieldbaptist.org Frankie Lott, Church Administrative Assistant... 10 flott@crowfieldbaptist.org Margaret Simpson, Financial Administrative Assistant... 12 msimpson@crowfieldbaptist.org Brittany Mitchum, Staff Administrative Assistant... 13 bmitchum@crowfieldbaptist.org Our Church Website... www.crowfieldbaptist.org Office Hours Monday - Friday... 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Crowfield Baptist Church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The CBC Spotlight is published monthly by Crowfield Baptist Church, 100 Hunters Lane, Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843.569.6745 E-mail: cbcoffice@crowfieldbaptist.org Web site: www.crowfieldbaptist.org 6