This month holds some exciting events for Bible Baptist Church, as we approach the Thanksgiving season. On Sunday, November 6 th, we will be having a full breakfast in our Sunday School classes as we cast our vote for the next Sunday School President. Will it be George Everett Washington? AaRonald Reagan? Or will it be newcomer Michael T. Roosevelt? We have had a lot of fun with this contest, and I hope you will join us for Sunday School at 9:15 AM on this special day. The Pastor s class (which normally meets in the auditorium) will join the LegacyBuilders class in the gym for our breakfast. Whether you are in Sunday School every week, or if you haven t been in awhile, this will be a great time of fellowship for all ages. I will also be sharing some pertinent information that morning about the state of our nation and the real election November 8 th. Everyone of us should be praying for our country, and for God to send revival once again. As Christians, we shouldn t just be voting for SOME ONE, but for SOME THINGS that really matter for the hope of our nation and for the principles we were founded on. Whatever your decisions on the candidates and issues, decide to VOTE, and PRAY before you vote! Also in November, we will be observing the Lord s Supper on Sunday morning, November 13 th ; celebrating our church s blessings at the BBC Family Gathering on November 20 th ; and closing out the month of Thanksgiving with our friends, Greater Vision. They will be singing the morning of the 27 th, and having a full concert that Sunday night at 6 PM. exceeding our goal of $100,000 for several years in a row, we are increasing our goal this year to $125,000. This is part of our strategy that we announced over a year ago to pay off our mortgage by December 31 st, 2017. We are currently on track to be debt-free 14 years ahead of schedule, and have saved over $2 million dollars in interest over the life of the loan! Every family is needed to help us reach the offering goal on December 4th. Remember, it is not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice. I encourage every family of BBC to pray and prepare for what they can give to help us reach our goal. This newsletter also includes information about our Senior Saints Thanksgiving Banquet, and several of our Christmas events, including the annual Ladies Banquet on December 2 nd, and our children s and adults Christmas musicals. To help you plan ahead, we have also listed information about a couples conference in January, taught by our friend, Pastor Tom Wagoner, from North Carolina. The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are wonderful times to share your faith, and to invite people to the many different activities our church has during these months. Keep going on the gospel tract challenge, and keep inviting friends and families to visit BBC, so that they can see what is so special about our church family. God has been so good to our congregation! To Him be all glory and praise and all the people said AMEN! Our focus in November will be giving from a grateful heart, and we will include messages about our stewardship practices and goals as we look toward our Annual Building Fund Offering on December 4 th. After
A November to Remember November 6th 9:15 AM Sunday School Presidential Election November 13th 10:30 AM Lord s Supper Observed November 20th 10:30 AM BBC Family Gathering November 27th 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Greater Vision in Concert Page 2
BBC Calendar 1 2 3 - Ladies Meeting 6:30 pm 4 5 - Men s Prayer Breakfast 8 am - Deacon and Trustee Meeting 9:30 am - Daylight Saving Time Ends - Set Clocks BACK 1 Hour 6 - Sunday School Breakfast and Election 9:15 am - Sabina Nursing Home Ministry 2 pm 7 8 9 10 - Preschool Play Date 10 am 11 12 - Men s Prayer 8 am - Teen Event 9 am - Homebuilders Event 6 pm 13 - Lord s Supper Observed 10:30 am - Prairie View Ministry 2:30 pm 14 - Great Commission 6 pm 15 16 17 - Senior Saints Thanksgiving Banquet 11:30 am 18 19 - Men s Prayer 8 am 20 - Wilmington Nursing Home Ministry 2:30 pm - Teen SNAC 7:30 pm 21 22 23 Church Offices Close at 12 pm 24 Happy Thanksgiving! Church Offices Closed 25 Church Offices Closed 26 - Men s Prayer 8 am 27 - Greater Vision Concert 10:30 am & 6 pm 28 29 30 Page 3
Birthdays: 11/01 Maria Brister Kerrigan McInerney 11/02 Amanda Beckett Tyler Bradbury Paul Martin Kaden McInerney Kaitlin Yeary 11/03 Karen Anderson Pete Fentress Emree Fudge 11/04 David Armstrong Lucy Payne Michael Sprowle Dan Yeary 11/05 Gary Slagle Ron Voris Rachael Williamson 11/06 Connor Bryant Pace Dixon Sean McGinty Colton Trampler 11/07 Renae Daku Gerry Proffitt 11/08 Mark Pinson Katelyn Williamson 11/09 Ron Flint Jamie Williams 11/10 Raelynne Mason Audrey McGinty Mike Runk 11/11 Shawnda Batson Jonathan Miller Skyler Spurlock Daniel Williamson 11/12 Diane Brenner Vern Roe Mary Wood 11/13 Rhonda Goins Sharon Hardwick Tom Kreusch 11/14 Bryston Burlile Delores Keeton Ron VanHook Heather Yeary 11/15 Howie Coleman Roberta Douglas Pamela Ficke Tyler Jones Jo Speaks Jeremy Vinup Tom Vogel 11/16 Luke Campbell Sydney Hathaway Jacob Ison 11/17 Roger Grimsley Elsa Groppenbacher 11/18 Mike Cottle Lisa Stacey *Birthday/Anniversary information is taken from our family profile sheets. If you have never filled out a profile sheet, or need to make changes concerning the information on file, please contact the church office. Page 4 11/19 Roberta Grooms 11/20 Diane Armstrong Rachael Billups 11/21 Glenn Brewer Lisa Jones Don Wells 11/22 Joy Ames Linda Birkenheuer Mikala Runk 11/23 Carter Lauer 11/24 Braeden Adams JoAnn Culberson Mary Alice Gausman Caleb Mobley 11/25 Lee Coccia Paul Kari Bill Petrey Donna Smith 11/26 Donna Braley Steve Hathaway Elizabeth Marsh Callen Milburn Quinton Murphy Bill Walton 11/27 Tristin Green Kathy Sprowle Mark Stewart 11/28 David Coccia Howard Doughman Emilee Jaskowiak 11/29 Clara Hurt 11/30 Richard Culberson Jennifer Pennington Hannah Sexton Brejande Willis Anniversaries 11/05 Eric & Lorie Cockman 11/06 Mark & Pauline Buckley 11/07 Jim & Jacki Myers Gary & Jenny Slagle 11/09 Jerry & Diana Robinett 11/10 Geoffrey & Debby Phillips 11/17 Pastor & Theresa McInerney 11/19 David & Joanne Sell 11/20 Tim & Laura Schmidt 11/22 Everett & Karen Miller 11/23 Brad & Tammy Johnson 11/26 Tom & Kathy Isaacs Marty & Angie Miller Rod & Melody VanGundy 11/28 Paul & Edith Kile Special Offering Goal - $125,000 Preschool Play Date For preschool moms and their children, nursery through age 5. There will be activity stations, story time and a snack. AWANA Thanksgiving Come dressed up as a Pilgrim, Indian or turkey (4 years thru 6th grade). Prizes will be awarded for best costume in each category.
Mortgage Update Senior Saints Thanksgiving Current Balance: $761,517.12 November Principal & Interest Payment: $35,000 New Balance: $729,214.37 This fellowship is one of the highlights of our Senior Saints Ministry. It will be held at the church and is for anyone over the age of 55. Register in the Main Lobby. Every family bring a dessert! Couples Event Ladies Banquet Register at the Welcome Center or Online First payment of $75 due December 1st Second payment of $50 due January 1st Third payment of $50 due January 20th *May be paid in full at anytime. January 27-28, 2017 Hilton - Florence, KY Guest Speaker: Tom & Teri Wagoner Cost: $175 Friday, December 2 nd 6:30 P.M. Table hostess packets are available at the Welcome Center for any lady interested in hosting a table. General tickets will be on sale Wednesday, November 16th - Sunday, November 27th. The banquet is for ladies age 16 and up. Tickets are $12 each. See Donna Fallis for more information. Page 5
Christmas Events Join us for lots of sheepin fun at Bethlehem Gulch! 55 Megan Drive Wilmington, OH 45177 www.bbcwilmington.org