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Dear Friends, Good morning, and welcome to Bible Center! Although God is growing our church, we pray it will feel even smaller as you meet new friends and settle into one of our groups. Please message me or any of our leaders to let us know how

we can help you feel even more at home here.

Have you ever asked, “What’s next?” This is the ques-tion the early church asked after Jesus arose from the grave, and is some-

thing most of us have pondered. How do we move from dreaming the dream to living the dream? What encourage-ment does God have for us when we feel “stuck” in life? How do we make our next days our best days for glorifying God and sharing His gospel? The Book of Acts answers those questions. This morning we’ll look at the first few verses and see what Jesus

accomplished on earth in the forty days after His resurrection. Let’s pray that today’s message will help us connect Jesus’ work in the early church with our own church that meets here at 100 Bible Center Drive. May this sermon series also give you a vision for what’s next in your own life!

For our city,

Matt FriendSenior Pastor

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Got Questions?If you’re new, have questions, or need help with registration, giving, or BC Central, hosts and host-esses are available. Look for them in the black shirts standing under the ? sign at the Info Desk. They’ll be happy to assist you!

Follow Along While God’s Word Is Being ReadIf you’d like a Bible in hand to follow readings during the sermon, they are located at the back of the Worship Center on both sides. Also, large print Bibles are at the Info Desk. The free app,

“YouVersion Bible” can be downloaded to your mobile device now for easy access to a Bible anytime. Please note: Bible Center utilizes the English Standard Version (ESV).

Pastor Friend’s BlogTo follow Pastor Matt Friend’s blog, please go to BibleCenterChurch.com/blog.

Missions Committee MeetingToday • 1:30 PM • SR, Room 2104

Men’s Fellowship BreakfastTuesday, April 5 • 7:30 AM • Shoney’s • Dutch treat • All men are invited!

School Committee MeetingSunday, April 10 • 3:30 PM • SR, Room 3103

Save the Date! BCS Fundraiser at ChipotleTuesday, April 12 • 5:00-9:00 PM • Chipotle • Help support Bible Center School by going out to eat! Chipotle will donate 50% of the proceeds to BCS. More details coming next week.

New Member ApplicantsThe Board of Elders is pleased to present the following individuals to the church family for membership: • Morgan & Shana Clay • Roslyn Dy • Jessica VonCrist • John, Hannah, Heather & Justin WilliamsActive members are invited to provide feedback to the Elders by the end of the day, April 20.

Scooter Rally (3rd-5th Grade)Saturday, April 16 • 1:00-3:00 PM • SR Campus Parking Lot • $5/child •All 3rd-5th graders are invited to this activity, which includes prizes and food. Please register by completing a registration form at the North Check-in station, or go online at BibleCenterChurch.com/register. Motorized scoot-ers are not permitted, and there will be a scooter to share should a child not have one.

NominationsThe congregation is invited to recommend names for the positions of Elders and Deacons for the new term beginning July 1, 2016. The nominat-ing committee, chaired by Pastor Friend, will be meeting to consider nominations. Appointments will be made by the Elders in June. You may submit suggestions by using the “Contact Us” form on the website, BibleCenterChurch.com/contact.

OWLS Fried Chicken LuncheonSunday, April 24 • 12:30 PM • RIM • $5/person • Please go to the OWLS group page on BC Central to sign up to bring a dish, or contact Leslie Lanham at llanham@BibleCenterChurch.com.

AWANA Golf TournamentFriday, April 29 • Sugarwood Golf Club • It’s time to get into the swing of things again! Register yourteam online for the AWANA Golf Tournament at:regonline.com/WestVirginiaAwanaGolfScramble. All teams will consist of four players at $300/team. Fees, lunch and prizes are included in the registration fee.

Decision America/National Day of PrayerThursday, May 5 • WV Capitol • Coinciding with the National Day of Prayer, attenders are encour-aged to attend the non-partisan 2016 Decision America prayer rally with Franklin Graham. The tour’s goal is to inspire Christians to “live out their faith at home, in public and at the ballot box.” For more information, go to DecisionAmericaTour.com.

GO Team to AngolaMay 12-15 • Want to make a positive impact in the lives of at-risk children? Join Bible Center with Marlin & Donna Fuller to help facilitate the “Returning Hearts Celebration.” The Fullers will be taking 55 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is $385/person plus your own transporta-tion. Please check the Communication Tab if you are interested or would like to know more about this incredible outreach project.

Congratulations• To Aaron & Jessica Sop on the birth of their

daughter, Emerson Lauren.

Notes of Sympathy• To John Lucas, whose mother, Nelma Dunaway,

passed away.• To Carrie Scharf, whose grandmother, Helen

Hunt, passed away.• To Dolores Sakoian, whose father, José Luís

Dominguez Doce, passed away.

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Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am Worship Service led by Bible Center Band10:45 am Worship Service led by BC Choir & Orchestra

Wednesday Night 6:30 PM Equip, AWANA,

Element & Fusion

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016

You’re invited!

This morning, at the end of both worship services, I’ll take ten minutes to share our church vision and mission, as well as paths for you to get involved. If you are new to Bible Center and are interested in learning more, please meet me today at the front left section of the Worship Center (the piano side). Feel free to retrieve your children from Base-camp and bring them along, too.

Our goal is for you to leave feeling connected, at home, and that you have a good, overall view of what we’re about.

If you’re a guest or if you’re still fairly new to Bible Center and haven’t yet received a Welcome Bag, we would love to give you this as well! Our staff will be passing them out at our meeting. Good to have you here this morning!

Sincerely,

We Keep the Party GoingActs 1:1-3

First in a four-part series titled: Next: What Happens After Easter?

Pastor Matt Friend • April 3, 2016

1. It’s tempting to think God’s work

after . (vv. 1-2)

2. However, Jesus much

in the days after His resurrection. (v. 3)

3. The of the

proves Jesus is still alive. (v. 3)

So, what’s the encouragement for us this week?

Let’s live on like Jesus rose

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For further study, you are invited to purchase Henry & Melvin Blackaby’s book, Experiencing the Resurrection, from one of our local bookstores.

LIVE SIMULCAST! | APRIL 8-9, 2016 EQUIPPING YOU TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING TO ADOPTED AND FOSTER CHILDREN

CEU credits available for professionals

Dr. Karyn PurvisTCU

Dan & Terri ColeyShow Hope

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Darren JonesTCU

Henry MiltonTCU

Alan & Debra JonesParenting Adoptees

Can Trust& Dr. Amanda HowardSamford University

LIVE SIMULCAST! | APRIL 8-9, 2016 EQUIPPING YOU TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING TO ADOPTED AND FOSTER CHILDREN

CEU credits available for professionals

Dr. Karyn PurvisTCU

Dan & Terri ColeyShow Hope

in:ciiteEVENTS

Darren JonesTCU

Henry MiltonTCU

Alan & Debra JonesParenting Adoptees

Can Trust& Dr. Amanda HowardSamford University

This is a live simulcast that will be held at the Southridge campus of Bible Center Church. The two-day conference is designed to help adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders, churches and professionals better understand how to connect with “children from hard places” in order to help them heal and become all that God desires for them to be.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Register online at BibleCenterChurch.com/empowered• Ticket required for free event• If you would like more information on the conference, please fill out the

bulletin’s Communication Tab and check the appropriate box.

CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will be offered to professionals for all conference learning sessions without charge. CEUs are available for Foster and Adoptive Parents.

RETREAT

Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

We Keep the Party GoingActs 1:1-3

First in a four-part series titled: Next: What Happens After Easter?

Pastor Matt Friend • April 3, 2016

1. It’s tempting to think God’s work ended after

Easter. (vv. 1-2)

2. However, Jesus accomplished much in the forty

days after His resurrection. (v. 3)

3. The continuation of the church proves Jesus is

still alive. (v. 3)

So, what’s the encouragement for us this week?

Let’s live on Monday like Jesus rose on Sunday.

For further study, you are invited to purchase Henry & Melvin Blackaby’s book, Experiencing the Resurrection, from one of our local bookstores.

It’s a Chalk Art Party!Join us for our first Girlfriends Get 2gether event! Special Guest Artist, Beth Neill, will teach you how to decorate with chalk art in a relaxing coffee house environment. You don’t even have to be “crafty” to enjoy this project. Come sip on a steamy cup of coffee (or a peach iced tea!) and have fun just “getting 2gether” with the girls!

THE COST: $5 • Includes chalkboard & supplies • Pay at the door

RSVP BY SUNDAY, APRIL 10 • Communication Tab (place it in the offering basket or Response Box) • Register online at BibleCenterChurch.com/register

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Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace