OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PROJECT Boxes Due ...
1420 State Street Cayce, SC 29033 Office - 803 796-6123 Website:
www.statestreetbaptist.org
Volume 72, No. 311
state street baptist church
November 1, 2016
WEEKLY SCHEDULE 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY Sunday School Morning Worship Pastor Visits with the Deacons of the Week
11:00 a.m.
MONDAY Church Staff Meeting
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
TUESDAY Handy Hands Ministry Pastoral Meeting School Time Bible Class
7:30 a.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY Flip-It Family Supper Line Opens Preschool & Children Choirs Youth Games / Worship Adult Prayer Service Preschool & Children Mission Friends, G.A.’s R.A.’s Adult Choir Practice FRIDAY Church Office Hours
Church Staff Dr. Chet Andrews Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Bobby Baston Minister to Youth & Children [email protected] Mr. Jed Stevens Worship & Administrative Pastor Shirley Best Financial Secretary [email protected] Terra Kelly Administrative Secretary [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/StateStreetBaptist
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PROJECT Boxes Due Sunday, November 13. Commissioning & Prayer Sunday, November 20 Filled boxes can be returned to the FLOCK Sunday School room or the church office.
Chet’s Chat Dr. Chet Andrews Senior Pastor
American writer, William Arthur Ward once said, “Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” This a good word for a world that seems to be drowning in cynicism. Too often we hear only how bad things are and never consider the blessing we encounter every day. The unthankful heart is very closely aligned to worry and anxiety and having a mindset that expects things to go wrong. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns us about worry and how to change our focus in order to stop the anxiety and appreciate the blessings of our daily lives. Jesus says, “…See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:28-32). A worrisome, unthankful heart misses the small things in life like flowers, or a child laughing, or the kind gesture of someone allowing you to cut in front of them in traffic. The cure for the unthankful, worrisome heart is simply seeking Jesus first. When Christ is the focus and we see things through His eyes, ordinary days turn into extraordinary blessings. One of the biggest blessings we have in November is participating in Operation Christmas Child. The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child, uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. For the past several years, the Flock Sunday School class has sponsored the shoe box ministry. The boxes will be available for the church family to pick up on October 30 and will need to be turned in by November 13. The boxes will be in four locations; the sanctuary vestibule, the BC door, the nursery door, and the office hallway. On Sunday, November 20, the boxes are on the front edge of the pulpit for the morning service and we will have a commissioning and pray over the boxes as they not only take gifts all around the world, but most importantly the Gospel as well! Last year the goal was 100 boxes, but this year we are truly stepping out in faith and asking for 150 boxes! Our family usually does 4 boxes and each of our children helps buy the items and pack the boxes. It is always a wonderful time of worship for our family. We pray over our boxes and ask God to allow the missionaries giving out the boxes to share the gospel clearly so those receiving the boxes will hopefully also reactive the greatest gift in the universe… JESUS!!!
YOUTH GROUP NEWS Reverb Atlanta: Friday, November 11-12th Leave the church at 1:30 p.m. and return Saturday, November 12th at approx. 11:30 a.m. $40 if registered by Oct 16th, $53 at the door. Students will also need to bring about $10-$20 to cover breakfast and snack money. Operation Christmas Child: Wednesday, Nov 16th We will take students shopping where they will have the opportunity to buy gifts to pack a shoe box and give a gift of hope through Operation Christmas Child. Students will need to bring $10-$20/shoe box. Homeless Ministry: Sunday, November 20th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park No Wednesday Evening Youth Services: Wednesday, Nov 23rd In observance of Thanksgiving Parade Float Work: Wednesday, Dec 7th Cayce Parade of Lights: Saturday, Dec 10th Chillipepper Early Registration is Due Sunday Dec 11th Homeless Ministry: Sunday, Dec 18th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park Christmas Party: Wednesday, Dec 21st 6-8:30 p.m. at Pastor Bobby’s House No Wednesday Evening Youth Services: Wednesday, Dec 28th New Years Party: Saturday, Dec 31st @ Jacque and Andy Wenger’s Homeless Ministry: Sunday, Jan 15th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park Chillipepper: Jan 20-22nd
Perry Bishop Transfer of letter 10/02/16
NEW MEMBER CANDIDATES
Vickie Jones Transfer of letter 10/16/16
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAPTIST CONVENTION RIVERLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH COLUMBIA, SC NOVEMBER 15-16, 2016 TO REGISTER: HTTP://WWW.SCBAPTIST.ORG/ANNUALMEETING OR SEE TERRA IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.
2016 Prisoner Packets Our annual Christmas Prisoner Packet Project is now underway. This project is a joint effort between the South Carolina Department of Corrections and our South Carolina WMU. Last year you helped raise approximately 25,000 packets. Please return packets by Wednesday, November 16. Collection baskets are placed throughout the church for your convenience. Below is a detailed packing list from the South Carolina Department of Corrections. • • • • •
• •
One BLACK non-retractable pen (no wire clip & no other color pen) One writing tablet no larger than 5 1/2" x 8" (no wire bound or composition books) One Adult Toothbrush (individually factory-sealed, no multi-packs) Five First-Class #10 Stamp-Embossed Envelopes (from US Post Office) Two Rolls of Candy (LifeSavers, Mentos, Breath Savers type) One 4 oz. to 6 oz. Bar of Soap (no travel size) One 5.8 oz. or larger Toothpaste (no travel size) 1 gallon size zipper bag ALL ITEMS MUST FIT IN THE ZIPPER BAG WITH ZIPPER CLOSED SECURELY.
Deacons of the Week 11/6/16—11/12/16 Hugh Martin & Charles McGlamery 11/13/16—11/19/16 Carl Selander & Tim Stack 11/20/16—11/26/16 Jim Cox & Jon Sherer 11/27/16—12/3/16 Tim Shealy & Rusty Stegall
Facts & Figures Sunday School & Worship Attendance Report Sunday School
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30
183 175
Visitors 3 9
STATE ST RE ET BAPTI ST CHURCH 14 20 ST ATE ST REET CAY CE, S C 2 9 03 3
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 111 Columbia, SC
Postmaster: OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Worship
(total present figure includes visitors)
Tithes & Offerings Receipts for Week of October 2, 2016 Budget Offering Building Suppers Janie Chapman Offering Return to Budget
$13,897.47 2,804.66 84.00 155.00 148.00
Total Offering
$17,071.13
Receipts for Week of October 9, 2016 Budget Offering Building Rent Mission Suppers
7,762.49 1,157.36 1,250.00 100.00 49.00
YTD budget receipts through Aug. 2016 YTD budget expenses through Aug. 2016 YTD surplus or (deficit)
(Building / Renovations Fund Update) 3-Year Commitment Total - $452,283.65 Contributions Received as of 10/30/16 $——.00
Receipts for Week of October 16, 2016 Budget Offering Building God’s Helping Hands Janie Chapman Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,400.17 2,013.65 10.00 250.00 83.00 72.50 $10,829.32
Receipts for Week of October 23, 2016 Budget Offering Building Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,349.30 12,658.33 71.00 470.00 $21,548.63
Receipts for Week of October 30, 2016 Budget Offering Building Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,349.30 12,658.33 71.00 470.00 $21,548.63
$552,869.93 $514,830.49 $ 38,039.44
December Newsletter Thursday, November 17
www.statestreetbaptist.org
Volume 72, No. 311
state street baptist church
November 1, 2016
WEEKLY SCHEDULE 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY Sunday School Morning Worship Pastor Visits with the Deacons of the Week
11:00 a.m.
MONDAY Church Staff Meeting
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
TUESDAY Handy Hands Ministry Pastoral Meeting School Time Bible Class
7:30 a.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY Flip-It Family Supper Line Opens Preschool & Children Choirs Youth Games / Worship Adult Prayer Service Preschool & Children Mission Friends, G.A.’s R.A.’s Adult Choir Practice FRIDAY Church Office Hours
Church Staff Dr. Chet Andrews Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Bobby Baston Minister to Youth & Children [email protected] Mr. Jed Stevens Worship & Administrative Pastor Shirley Best Financial Secretary [email protected] Terra Kelly Administrative Secretary [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/StateStreetBaptist
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PROJECT Boxes Due Sunday, November 13. Commissioning & Prayer Sunday, November 20 Filled boxes can be returned to the FLOCK Sunday School room or the church office.
Chet’s Chat Dr. Chet Andrews Senior Pastor
American writer, William Arthur Ward once said, “Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” This a good word for a world that seems to be drowning in cynicism. Too often we hear only how bad things are and never consider the blessing we encounter every day. The unthankful heart is very closely aligned to worry and anxiety and having a mindset that expects things to go wrong. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns us about worry and how to change our focus in order to stop the anxiety and appreciate the blessings of our daily lives. Jesus says, “…See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:28-32). A worrisome, unthankful heart misses the small things in life like flowers, or a child laughing, or the kind gesture of someone allowing you to cut in front of them in traffic. The cure for the unthankful, worrisome heart is simply seeking Jesus first. When Christ is the focus and we see things through His eyes, ordinary days turn into extraordinary blessings. One of the biggest blessings we have in November is participating in Operation Christmas Child. The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child, uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. For the past several years, the Flock Sunday School class has sponsored the shoe box ministry. The boxes will be available for the church family to pick up on October 30 and will need to be turned in by November 13. The boxes will be in four locations; the sanctuary vestibule, the BC door, the nursery door, and the office hallway. On Sunday, November 20, the boxes are on the front edge of the pulpit for the morning service and we will have a commissioning and pray over the boxes as they not only take gifts all around the world, but most importantly the Gospel as well! Last year the goal was 100 boxes, but this year we are truly stepping out in faith and asking for 150 boxes! Our family usually does 4 boxes and each of our children helps buy the items and pack the boxes. It is always a wonderful time of worship for our family. We pray over our boxes and ask God to allow the missionaries giving out the boxes to share the gospel clearly so those receiving the boxes will hopefully also reactive the greatest gift in the universe… JESUS!!!
YOUTH GROUP NEWS Reverb Atlanta: Friday, November 11-12th Leave the church at 1:30 p.m. and return Saturday, November 12th at approx. 11:30 a.m. $40 if registered by Oct 16th, $53 at the door. Students will also need to bring about $10-$20 to cover breakfast and snack money. Operation Christmas Child: Wednesday, Nov 16th We will take students shopping where they will have the opportunity to buy gifts to pack a shoe box and give a gift of hope through Operation Christmas Child. Students will need to bring $10-$20/shoe box. Homeless Ministry: Sunday, November 20th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park No Wednesday Evening Youth Services: Wednesday, Nov 23rd In observance of Thanksgiving Parade Float Work: Wednesday, Dec 7th Cayce Parade of Lights: Saturday, Dec 10th Chillipepper Early Registration is Due Sunday Dec 11th Homeless Ministry: Sunday, Dec 18th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park Christmas Party: Wednesday, Dec 21st 6-8:30 p.m. at Pastor Bobby’s House No Wednesday Evening Youth Services: Wednesday, Dec 28th New Years Party: Saturday, Dec 31st @ Jacque and Andy Wenger’s Homeless Ministry: Sunday, Jan 15th 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Park Chillipepper: Jan 20-22nd
Perry Bishop Transfer of letter 10/02/16
NEW MEMBER CANDIDATES
Vickie Jones Transfer of letter 10/16/16
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAPTIST CONVENTION RIVERLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH COLUMBIA, SC NOVEMBER 15-16, 2016 TO REGISTER: HTTP://WWW.SCBAPTIST.ORG/ANNUALMEETING OR SEE TERRA IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.
2016 Prisoner Packets Our annual Christmas Prisoner Packet Project is now underway. This project is a joint effort between the South Carolina Department of Corrections and our South Carolina WMU. Last year you helped raise approximately 25,000 packets. Please return packets by Wednesday, November 16. Collection baskets are placed throughout the church for your convenience. Below is a detailed packing list from the South Carolina Department of Corrections. • • • • •
• •
One BLACK non-retractable pen (no wire clip & no other color pen) One writing tablet no larger than 5 1/2" x 8" (no wire bound or composition books) One Adult Toothbrush (individually factory-sealed, no multi-packs) Five First-Class #10 Stamp-Embossed Envelopes (from US Post Office) Two Rolls of Candy (LifeSavers, Mentos, Breath Savers type) One 4 oz. to 6 oz. Bar of Soap (no travel size) One 5.8 oz. or larger Toothpaste (no travel size) 1 gallon size zipper bag ALL ITEMS MUST FIT IN THE ZIPPER BAG WITH ZIPPER CLOSED SECURELY.
Deacons of the Week 11/6/16—11/12/16 Hugh Martin & Charles McGlamery 11/13/16—11/19/16 Carl Selander & Tim Stack 11/20/16—11/26/16 Jim Cox & Jon Sherer 11/27/16—12/3/16 Tim Shealy & Rusty Stegall
Facts & Figures Sunday School & Worship Attendance Report Sunday School
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30
183 175
Visitors 3 9
STATE ST RE ET BAPTI ST CHURCH 14 20 ST ATE ST REET CAY CE, S C 2 9 03 3
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 111 Columbia, SC
Postmaster: OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Worship
(total present figure includes visitors)
Tithes & Offerings Receipts for Week of October 2, 2016 Budget Offering Building Suppers Janie Chapman Offering Return to Budget
$13,897.47 2,804.66 84.00 155.00 148.00
Total Offering
$17,071.13
Receipts for Week of October 9, 2016 Budget Offering Building Rent Mission Suppers
7,762.49 1,157.36 1,250.00 100.00 49.00
YTD budget receipts through Aug. 2016 YTD budget expenses through Aug. 2016 YTD surplus or (deficit)
(Building / Renovations Fund Update) 3-Year Commitment Total - $452,283.65 Contributions Received as of 10/30/16 $——.00
Receipts for Week of October 16, 2016 Budget Offering Building God’s Helping Hands Janie Chapman Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,400.17 2,013.65 10.00 250.00 83.00 72.50 $10,829.32
Receipts for Week of October 23, 2016 Budget Offering Building Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,349.30 12,658.33 71.00 470.00 $21,548.63
Receipts for Week of October 30, 2016 Budget Offering Building Supper Return to Budget Total Offering
$8,349.30 12,658.33 71.00 470.00 $21,548.63
$552,869.93 $514,830.49 $ 38,039.44
December Newsletter Thursday, November 17
