Welcome Home To BrusHy creek APrIl 2010

COMING UP IN

2010Living Lord’s Supper 4/1 · Preschool Resurrection Celebration 4/3 · Interna-tional Women’s Night 4/9 · Middle School DNow 4/16-18 · Share Jesus Without Fear 5/2 · Graduation Sunday 5/30 · Serbia Missions Trip 6/5-6/14 · Creative Arts Camp 6/14-6/16 · High School Summer Camp 6/28-7/2 · Middle School SeeSalt 6/28-7/2 · New York City Mission Trip: 7/18-7/24 · Children’s Pastors’ Camp 7/29-7/31 · High School Camping/Rafting 8/12-8/13 · Middle School Pastors’ Camp: 8/13-8/15 · The Greenhouse Season 4 Kickoff 8/22 · India Mission Trip 9/19/-9/28 · Missions Day 10/3 · College Retreat 10/6-10/10 · Homes for Hope 10/23-10/24 · Women’s Ministry Fall Retreat 11/12-11/13 · High School Fall Retreat 11/19-11/21 · Children’s Christmas Celebration 12/3 · Women’s Ministry Christmas Dinner 12/9 · Adult Choir Christmas Program 12/19 · Christmas Eve Service 12/24

by Dr. ralph Carter, paStOr

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by JIM rUSSell, reSCUe MINISter

CONCeNtrIC CIrCles Of CONCerNThis is the title of a book that I read while in seminary. It was written by Dr. Oscar Thompson’s widow. He had recently died from cancer, and she used his class notes to finish his book. He had a real heart for the lost, espe-cially after finding out that he was terminally ill.

The recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile have caused me to ponder again the premise of Dr. Thompson’s book. Remember the Tsunami scare after the Chile quake? It was all about concentric circles going out from the epicenter of the quake. Those concentric waves traveled for thousands of miles at the speed of a jet airliner!

Dr. Thompson reminded us that each of us have circles of relationships that go out from us concentrically. Circles that include: immediate family, relatives, close friends, neigh-bors/business associates, acquaintances, and then person x (that we don’t know).

The key to being sensitive to witness opportunities with persons in our concentric circles (our horizontal relation-ships), is to be sensitive in our relationship with God (our vertical relationship). Simply put, as my prayer life goes, so goes my witness life. Believers who are praying for the lost in their sphere of influence, will also find themselves actively witnessing to those same people, and to others.

God has convicted me that I have allowed myself to become too isolated from relationships that would give me more witness opportunities. It’s hard to be salt and light in isola-tion. I’ve made a commitment to “get out there more” and to seek to develop the relationships that I do have, for witness.

Will you join me in this commitment? Please let me know about your experiences, as you do.

A NOTE FROM RALPH RESCUE MINISTRY

I could not have been more pleased with the outcome

of 40 Days of Community. God richly, richly blessed. I

sincerely give Him thanks and praise for all that occurred.

Thank you for praying, for participating at every level and

for your commitment to one another. We are indeed,

“better together.”

I hope that you will continue being as faithful to your small

group as you have been during the past forty days. Our

teachers are the best you will find anywhere. They are

working hard to make your class a place where people

can feel safe to come and seek God without fear of

condemnation. They are working to help build relationships

within every class. I always loved the theme song to the

TV sitcom, “Cheers”. Remember what it said, “Cheers…a

place where everybody knows your name?” I hope that will

be our goal – that everybody who comes on our campus

finds friendship in small groups.

Don’t let the fire go out! Let’s work to rescue, grow and

serve together. We do all three of those tasks, better

together!

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thaNk yOU for your prayers and support for “Celebrate Recovery”. It has been more than a year since we started this ministry here at BCBC. God is helping many with their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. I have made many new friends because of this ministry. It is meaningful for me personally to be involved in a ministry like this. Maybe you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry and you are thinking, “How could I find out more?” Please email me at davidk@brushycreek.org or Jim Russell at jimr@brushycreek.org. We would love to hear from you and see you or someone you know begin the right steps in recovery. You can also visit our church website, www.brushycreek.org and click on the Celebrate Recovery link, to get more information or to register confidentially.

DAvID’S NEwSby DavID kay, aSSOCIate paStOr

at CalvaryWilliam Newell was a troubled young teen who, after much pleading from his father with President R.A. Torrey, was permitted to enter Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.

There he was discipled by Dr. Torrey, who initially thought that William should be in a reformatory not a Bible School. Several years later this troubled teen became a beloved professor at Moody.

At Calvary is his testimony put into verse form and put to music by Daniel Tower, music professor at Moody.

William went on to be become a well-known Bible teacher and author of popular Bible Commentaries.

He once said that had he not gone through his troubled years, he might never have fully understood the importance of Calvary’s grace.

Years I spent in vanity and pride,

Caring not my Lord was crucified.

Knowing not it was for me he died On Calvary.

Mercy there was great and grace was free;

Pardon there was multiplied to me;

There my burdened soul found liberty at Calvary.

I am proud that we are a church who doesn’t give up on troubled teens.

ROBBIE’S REPORTby rObbIe SOX, MUSIC MINISter

Merry Makers’ MONthly MeetING

TuesDay, april 20Breakfast at 9:30amConcert at 10:30am Our special guest will be Pianist and Soloist Stephen Eager.

SR. ADULTS

MeN’s testIMONy Breakfastsunday, april 11 at 8:00am in the Front Room of the ARC. We look forward to seeing you there!

MEN’S MINISTRY

by JereMIah OlIver, MIDDle SChOOl paStOr

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOLby beNJI laDD, hIgh SChOOl paStOr

DON’t wOrry if you missed the first two weeks to sign up for Orange Beach. You have until April 25 to sign up and pay. Be aware though, that the price is now $300. Please go online today and register for camp. CaMP Dates: JUNe 28-JUly 2

Wow! What a great God we serve! I am so excited to see the hand of our almighty Lord begin to transform the lives of hurting students. Chains of bondage are being broken, hope in Christ is spreading, and new life is beginning! Imagine a hurting, broken, addicted student who has been forgiven and set free by our savior, Jesus Christ. Their testimony is powerful, their witness is effective, and their love for Jesus cannot be extinguished. This is exactly what is happening each Monday night at “Life Hurts God Heals”!

I don’t know if I have ever been more excited about a ministry at BCBC. LHGH is an 8 step recovery program that is already changing lives, and we are just beginning! The Bible teaches us that “with men things are impossible, but not with God. With God all things are possible” Mark 10:27. As a youth minister, I cannot change the lives of students, but I know my Lord can. “For whosoever is in Christ is a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come.” 2 Cor. 5:17. God is moving in the lives of our teens and I urge you to pray for the following: 1- God’s protection for our LHGH participants and leaders / 2- True repentance for students holding on to sin and addiction / 3- Biblical discipleship to begin in the lives of students / 4-Revival to start in the hearts of everyone involved.

Thanks for your prayers and support of this powerful ministry at BCBC. If you are interested in getting involved in LHGH, please contact me by phone or email. If you have a student who needs to be involved in this ministry, please register them confidentially today at www.brushycreek.org.

by rebeCCa OakS, DIreCtOr OF ChIlDreN’S MINIStrIeS

KIDS AT THE CREEK

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Creative arts CampFor: Kids K5-5th gradeDate: June 14-16Cost: $25Director: Robbie Sox

Children will select from a variety of fine arts activities such as strings, drums, dance, art and drama. Class sizes are limited so register online today!

pastors’ CampFor: Rising 3rd & 4th gradersWhere: Table Rock Wesleyan CampDate: July 29-31Cost: Cost $75

Join your pastors for a time of fun & fellowship at beau-tiful Table Rock. Campers will make lasting memories with friends as they jet down the water slide, go fishing with the guys, swim at The Rock, hike the nature trails, compete in field games, cover up in shaving cream, participate in the BCBC Talent Show and much much more. Surrounded by His awesome works, campers will experience God through Bible study, praise and worship and JAM time. -- Register online at brushycreek.org. Deadline to register is May 21.

BaCkyard BiBle CluB

Backyard Bible Clubs are for Brushy Creek kids too! For the past two years we have hosted BBC in our local neigh-borhoods during the months of June and July. While we reached over 800 kids in our community, a small number of Brushy Creek kids attended the clubs. We encourage parents to go to www.brushycreek.org to view a list of clubs, find one near you, contact the host and ask how you can help while your child attends the club. We are better together!

speCial Needs BaCkyard BiBle CluB

Date and Time: June 14-17 - 9:30-11:30Where: Fellowship Hall

a hUGe thaNk yOU!I would like to thank everyone who is helping with the Resurrection Celebration. This special day for our preschoolers would not be possible without those who prepare food, orga-nize craft, teach the Resurrection story, stuff and hide eggs. We are so blessed to have members of our church family who are willing to sacrifice their time so that our families can have an exciting time learning about the life and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

reminDer: poliCy for Dropping off anD piCking up your presChooler

1. The room door must be kept closed. For the safety of the children, please do not enter the room.

2. Please knock soundly and wait for the teacher to open the door.

3 For the safety of your child, other children in the room, and your child’s teachers, it is necessary for you to provide all information requested on the clipboard by the door. (Additional information will be requested of the parent(s) of Newborns and Babies.)

4. Please pick up your child immediately following the close of the session. He/She will be happy to see you again.

5. To confirm that you have picked up your child, please initial your child’s name on the clipboard outside the room door.

6. At drop-off, you will be given a numbered wrist band which corresponds to the clip-on badge which is attached to your child’s clothing or his belongings. This badge is very important as it will be the number by which you will be called out of worship in the event that your child needs you. It is also necessary for you to present this card in order to pick up your child at the end of the session. ONLY THE PARENT OR A DESIGNATED ADULT BEARING THIS CARD CAN PICK UP CHILD. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD WITHOUT THE SECURITY CARD. In that case, you should go directly to the supervising director who will go with you to the room.

7. If for some reason you find an unmatched security tag, please drop them off in the box outside of the preschool kitchenette.

KIDS AT THE CREEK (CONT)

by eleaNOr bIShOp, preSChOOl DIreCtOr

Host families, leaders and anyone interested in helping with a Backyard Bible Club are invited to attend the BBC Leader Training to be held Sunday, April 25 at 4:30 -5:45 in the front room of the ARC. The 2010 BBC lessons will be distributed along with music CDs, craft and recreation ideas and promotional materials. Please RSVP to Karen Cassell at karenc@brushycreek.org by Sunday, April 18. A light snack will be provided.

ChaNGes IN sUNDay sChOOl fOr the sUMMerAll boys and girls in grades K5-5th are invited to Kids’ Evangelism Explosion(EE) on Sunday mornings beginning May 23 through August 15. EE will be in lieu of their regular Sunday school time and we will meet in the FH each week. Kids’ EE will clarify the Gospel for children, help bring them to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and assist children to become witnesses for the Lord in an interative and fun way. EE wins, grounds and equips kids for the cause of Christ. Kids will participate in large group skits, worship God through music, learn scripture, and learn how to share their faith, while playing games and making crafts that reinforce spiri-tual truth. Please feel free to visit www.kidsee.org for more information about Kids’ EE. -- ee kick-off sunday: may 23- scripture fun fair in fellowship hall.

PRESCHOOL

by beNJI laDD, hIgh SChOOl paStOr

J501 taleNt shOw!God can be gloried through our talents. The kids performed skits, dances and songs. What a great night of laughter and FUN. A special thank you to our judges: Ann Hartsell, David Nabors and Liz Allison.

jUNCTION 501by taMMy rOaCh, JUNCtION 501 DIreCtOr

SESSION 5 BEGINS

MONDAYS *6:00 pm .........Celebrate Recovery

*7:30 pm .........Creekside Orchestra Practice

6:00 pm .........Life Hurts God Heals

*Childcare available

wEDNESDAYS 5:00 pm .........Café at the Creek

*6:45 pm .........The Greenhouse

*8:10 pm .........Creekside Choir Practice

*Childcare available

SUNDAYS 8:00 am .........Sunday School

*9:15 am .........Sunday School/Traditional Worship

*10:45 am .........Sunday School/Contemporary Worship

*6:00 pm .........Evening Service

*Childcare available

9:30am

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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAYOFFICE CLOSED

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT6:00pm

4:00pm - 8:30pm

9:00am

Men’stestimonybreakfast

8am

EASTER SUNDAYNO EVENING

SERVICE

BIBLE DRILL CELEBRATION

6:00pm

Deacons’ Meeting7:00pm

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BRUSHY CREEK MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES

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wEDNESDAYS 5:00 pm .........Café at the Creek

*6:45 pm .........The Greenhouse

*8:10 pm .........Creekside Choir Practice

*Childcare available

hey laDIes!CheCk OUt these UPCOMING sPrING eveNts!

wOMEN’S MINISTRY

frIDay, aPrIl 96:30PM - 9:00PMAt Brushy Creek Baptist Church

Come join us for a fun night of worship, testi-monies, games, door prizes and great food from around the world. Bring a friend and enjoy this great time of fellowship! See you there! Childcare will be provided only if children are registered early in the breezeway.

thUrsDay, May 6DINNer: 6:30PM - 7:15PMsPeaker: 7:30PM - 8:30PMAt Brushy Creek Baptist Church

Join us for a fun night of worship, inspiration, games and door prizes. Register online at www.brushycreek.org. Free childcare available if you register your children online.

CHURCH STAFF

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Ralph F. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PASTOR877.5687 ralphc@brushycreek.org

Robbie Sox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MUSIC292.8322 robbies@brushycreek.org

David Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ASSOCIATE PASTOR234.9655 davidk@brushycreek.org

Jim Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESCUE MINISTER270.8441 jimr@brushycreek.org

Angela Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COLLEGE & MISSIONS325.3778 angelac@brushycreek.org

Benji Ladd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS414.1195 benjil@brushycreek.org

Jeremiah Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS915.3302 jeremiaho@brushycreek.org

Ben Langner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL297.6066 benl@brushycreek.org

Rebecca Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHILDREN968.9826 oaksfamily5@charter.net

Eleanor Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESCHOOL915.9669 eleanor0930@yahoo.com

Kristen Belflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE GREENHOUSE268.8696 kristen@thebelflowers.com

Tina Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL DIR.268.3945 brushycreekweekday@yahoo.com

Marshall Croy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FACILITIES MGR.322.5500 marshallc@brushycreek.org

EMERGENCY NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918.0616

APPLICANTS FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

BY LETTERLawrence Short · Paula Short · Matt McAlister · Shannon McAlister · Brandon Mueller · Jeff Milde · Lisa Milde · Brent Poynter · Kayla Poynter

BY STATEMENTPaul Stegall · Karen Stegall · Alan Stegall · Lori Stegall · Mary Elizabeth Hendricks

BY BAPTISMBrian Pauls · Kim Pauls

7th 14th 21st 28th AvERAGE Sunday School 1080 1021 1051 1103 1064

Worship Services 1313 1310 1310 1396 1332

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