April 2011 Volume 22 Issue 4

Easter

Celebration

Sunday, April 24

9am Featuring our Praise Choir

Saturday, April 23

10am

Toddlers–5th grade

Donations of individually wrapped

candy are needed!

Pastor’s Pen Education and Administration

Job Redistribution

Discipleship Team (3 persons and senior pastor)-They will help plan and implement programs and classes for adults in Sunday School, Discipleship and Home Small

groups.

Administration – Denise Miller will be responsible for the following areas: staff representative to property team, contracts, facility requests, day-to-day operations,

policy & procedure, etc.

Communication and Publications – Matt Garner and

Angie Sanford

Information Technology – Matt Garner

March Ministry Meeting Report

Agreed to give Tommy Redding a three month

severance for April 1– June 30.

Gave gift of $2500 to Dusty Foster.

Increased student minister position by 4 hours to

make it a full-time position

Personnel Team Report

The children’s search team has finished

collecting 50+ resumes for our full-time position. The minister search process includes reviewing

resumes according to our minister profile, sending

email questions, phone interviews, reference

checks, interviews, and meeting with children’s leadership and deacons.

The student search team will begin with

publicizing the position for a month, ending April 30. We will likely use the same process as

mentioned above for the children’s minister. Both

the children’s and youth full-time positions have

been approved for a salary package of $37,000-40,000.

The search teams consists of Dale Kramer,

Kathy Mansfield, Dale Sanford, Melissa Sangster,

Bob Scott, plus two adult representatives each from

children and youth ministries.

Tommy Redding will work his last day at

the church on March 31. Tommy has worked at

the church for 5 ½ years. We are thankful to report that he is in contact with several churches.

We are in process of restructuring our church staff. While changes are difficult, I believe the new changes will take us where we need to be. We will have four full-time ministry staff: Senior Pastor, Worship and Missions, Students, and Children. The new student

and children’s ministers will also take on some extra

responsibilities.

I am finding that our young families are excited about expanding the children and student minister positions to full-time. From my standpoint, I can have much

higher expectations from full-time ministers who will have the hours to increase their leadership in minis-

try, missions and evangelism.

As two new ministers come to our church, I want to challenge you to raise the bar in volunteer ministry

support. Regardless of your child or student’s age, we need you to participate twice a year in program or event ministry. Parents must help administer

ministry events for children’s and youth ministry.

I feel we have gotten away from this expectation. If

we want to “go to the next level” in children and student ministry, we will need the support of all parents. We especially need help implementing discipleship and ministry/mission events. And there is a healthy expectation that the parents of children in the nursery will take turns watching children in the nursery. As with most ministries, there is something

for everyone to do:

Serve on Parent Advisory Council

Help plan and implement events

Provide food, transportation, etc.

Be a chaperone for events or camp

Teach classes for children, youth and parents

Please note the contact persons for the interim student plan found in the student ministry section of this newsletter. Also, please review the redistribution of Education and Administration responsibilities

adjacent to this column.

As always, I ask for your fervent prayer for our stu-dent and children’s ministries. Pray for the search teams that are already working to seek God’s leader-ship in these vital areas of ministry. I am inspired by all that you do every day for God’s kingdom and His

glory!

Steve Boyd

CHURCH FAMILY & other stuff

1 Makray Sageser

Erin Moreno

2 Charles Smith

3 Trenton Bland

4 Stevie Kute

6 Kathy Mansfield

7 Cheryl Kute

Pat White

8 Carissa Kennedy

Ben Barnett

9 Jam Chhan

10 Ozzie Bradley

Ryan Marchessault

11 Ryan Jones

Hannah Boyd

Rylan Brockway

Martha Delarosa

12 Somethevy Chhan

David Wentworth

14 Hannah Renfro

Kory Hacker

Rich Johnston

Leighton Taylor

15 Donna Ward

Caden Adams

16 James Brewer

Clark Jesse

Sovanna Chhan

Kaylee Herndon

17 Dom Chhan

18 Faye Hyde

19 Mabel Brink

21 Alana Ruble

22 Joel Bailey

23 Dorothy Carlson

Jerry Gordon

25 Leslie Potter

Michael Hendricks

26 Tommy Redding

Elizabeth Redding

27 Gary McGowan

Edith McGowan

Andy Potter

28 Emma Hunter

Drew Cline

29 Kyler Dugle

GoodTime Travelers Potluck

Luncheon Tuesday, April 5

12pm

This group is open to all adults. Bring your ideas for day and extended

trips for 2011.

Contact Charlotte Bradley at 633-6874 for side dish needs.

Don’t see your name? Let us know and we will add you.

Thursday, May 5

12-1pm

Service held in the Old Sanctuary.

We will have Shelby County community leaders

leads us in prayer for our government, our church,

our military, our families, education,

media, and business.

Easter Lilies

Would you like to order an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one? Lilies are $12 each and benefit the Simpsonville Fire Dept. All memorials will be placed in the bulletin during Easter week. Last day to order is Sunday, April 17. Call the church office to place orders.

Dear Church Family,

Gary and I just want to take this time to thank each of you who have either visited, called, sent cards or brought some of the most wonderful meals we have ever had while I was "down" following my back surgery and the subsequent hospital

stay for complications. We truly believe with all of our hearts that Simpsonville Baptist Church has by far some of the most caring people in our congregation that we have ever known

and each of you can truly be proud of that. It never ceases to amaze me that when someone is hurting in any way, we all reach out with a touch of kindness to make what is happening to them, somewhat better with the

kindness we show toward them. I have been on the receiving end of this more times than I care to admit, so I speak from experience when I tell you how much you are loved by myself

and Gary and we pray that someway we will be able to repay your kindness with kindness of our own. God Bless all of you as you continue to reach out in kindness and compassion for those who really need it.

Edith and Gary McGowan

Got some great recipes?

Our Japan mission team is creating a cook book

to give as a gift to our Japanese hosts.

Please submit your favorite easy

recipes by Sunday, April 10 to

amymariegriggs@yahoo.com or the church office.

Annie Armstrong

Easter Offering

for North American

Missions

Church Goal:

$2,000

Giving to

date: $360

An anonymous donor has agreed to match all donations up to $2,000.

MISSIONS

Touched Twice Clinic

First Baptist Church

Shelbyville

April 16, 2011

Food pantry needs: Peanut butter, canned meats and fruit along with any other nonperishable food.

Toiletry items: Shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, razors, soap, combs and hair

brushes.

Over the counter medications: Adults & Children’s strengths Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil),

Antacids (Tums, Prilosec), vitamins, arthritis creams, cold medications, Neosporin.

Clothes: We will be collecting gently used, clean, summer clothing for men, women and children. It would be

helpful if they were placed on a hanger but this isn’t required.

Make-up: We will be having a spa this year and will be needing items for makeovers. This can be samples or full

sizes of makeup. We need disposable sponges and brushes for applying makeup.

Bibles: We will need these in both English and Spanish Translation.

Financial Donations: Donations may be made to Salem Baptist Church with notation designated for Shelby

Touched Twice. A tax exempt letter will be mailed to you for cash donations.

All material donations can be taken to First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Volunteers are needed!! Please go to our website for volunteer registration.

E-mail: touchedtwice@southvillesalembaptist.org Web site: shelbytouchedtwice.com

Crestview

Birthday Party

Tuesday, April 14 at

2pm

Please contact Angie if you can provide a

cake or would like to offer a

short devotion.

Hispanic Revival

Our Hispanic church is hosting a 3 day Easter

revival nightly from April 21-23.

Contact Angie ext 18 if you would like to provide a

dessert for the fellowship time.

You are cordially invited to

celebrate the wedding of

Amber Brown & Jerome Smith

Saturday, April 30 at 5pm

Reception will follow at the

Eastwood Community Center.

Amber & Jerome are registered at

Wal Mart and Target.

Proverbs 19:21 says, “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.” Those are

reassuring words for those of us who like to make plans and devise a blueprint for what the next

five or ten years of our lives will look like. We do that in our personal lives and we also do that as

a church body. It’s natural to want to know the future and do what we can to make it happen.

But it doesn’t always go as we plan.

Our plans for 2011 called for a mission trip to Kenya, a repeat from the last year that had been

so successful. It didn’t happen, largely due to a lack of medical personnel to staff the clinic that

we were hoping to provide. God is still doing wonderful things in Kenya and we are continuing to

support them and pray for them and are praying for the opportunity to return soon.

Many of you have asked about our plans for Japan this year. We have recently decided that it is

in the group’s best interest to postpone the trip until the situation in Japan is resolved. With all

of the calamity in that area with the earthquake, tsunami and radiation, we have been on alert to

the travel advisories and have been monitoring the situation. Our government is persuading US

citizens to avoid the area, and though we’ve been praying to make it on the May dates, we real-

ized that the dates of our trip might still be unsafe regarding the radiation. There have also

been food shortages, and we do not want to contribute to the problem by accessing resources

that should otherwise go to families in need. We will postpone the mission trip until sometime in

July before school starts, or possibly next year depending on the safety issues. We are open to

the idea that waiting a bit longer might broaden our ministry opportunities; if it’s allowable, we

might be able to take people with us to help with cleanup or disaster relief. Please pray for the

people of Japan. Not only are they having to respond to many different levels of danger and dev-

astation , there is a cloud of despair and hopelessness that settles on people in times of trouble.

Less than one half of one percent of the Japanese population claim any Christian belief. Our

prayer is that their hearts may open to the hope of the gospel.

We have a good number of people already signed up for the eastern Kentucky trip on June 19-

25, but we’d love for more to go! We’ll be working with a few different communities around Inez,

KY, involving light construction and repair, work with food pantries and clothes closets, upkeep

needs for a church plant, ministry with children, etc. Contact Linda Otterback for more details

and to sign up.

Lastly I would remind you again that the church needs more guitarists, keyboardists, bassists

and drummers to step up and serve. God can always be praised, with or without instruments. But

I would surely miss hearing those instruments, wouldn’t you? If you play or if you know someone

who might be interested, please contact me and we can walk through what might be involved in

being a part of the Sunday morning band.

Matt Garner

MISSIONAL CHURCH

We want to share your story about how God is working to bring missional renaissance to your personal life

and/or your small group. Email your short story to angie@simpsonvillebaptist.com.

Truth 4 Life Class - contributed by Barry Lloyd

A few weeks ago one of my crew leaders (Jacob) called me in a whisper to avoid embarrassment to a co-worker. He wanted to tell me of a need of one of our employee's family (the Lopez) whom we had laid-off last year from full-time

status to "As Needed". During the winter, Mr.Lopez's wife was hospitalized for complication with her fifth pregnancy.

During the week of her hospitalization, Mr. Lopez was "Mr. Mom" to 4 children (three boys 2 - 7 years old and a 16 month old daughter). We called him to work on a Friday and he coordinated care for his kids so he could work all day and spend the weekend at the hospital with his wife. The family was to reunite at home on Sunday evening. When they arrived at their rental house they found a pile of their belongings on the street. They had been scammed out of their rent money for 6 months. They had moved in with a friend to share rent that had not been paid to the landlord in over 8 months. The “friend" had pocketed the money and hidden the eviction notices. While they were at the hospital the friend took his belongings and some of their stuff and moved (have not heard from him). The landlord put the rest on the street where the good things were stolen and an ice storm that weekend ruined the rest of their belongings. They found another house to rent, but it has taken all their money (Mrs. Lopez works third shift at a McDonalds and is 7 months pregnant) to pay rent, utilities, and minimal food to feed their family. They have not been able to buy furniture or any of the other

basic household needs.

Jacob called me because "I know you care and you know church people." Jacob's phone call and the Lopezs’ need was heavy on my heart; I was the one who had to lay-off Mr. Lopez. For two weeks I called Louisville Metro churches and agencies on the Lopez's behalf. I was faced with questions regarding their ethical background, legal status, church membership, other assistance they are receiving, etc. Never once was I asked what their need was. A week ago I told the

Truth-4-Life class the Lopez's situation. At the end of class Lisa and I could hardly stand up before class members were telling us what they could donate. Within a week, we completely furnished their house, gave clothes for Mrs. Lopez and

the children, cold meds for the children, toys, kitchen items, and more usable items keep coming.

In every room of this home, T4L is "there" because they care. Not once did anyone ask me any biographics of the family. Class members only wanted to know what they needed. The children were more excited to have beds to sleep in

and a table to eat at than the toys they received. The children wanted to know why people in Shelby County wanted to give them nice things. Before I could answer, Jacob (a self-proclaimed agnostic) spoke up and said, "because these church people care." In the 5 years that I have known the Lopez family, I have never seen Mrs. Lopez smile. This past week I saw a smile with a thank-you. Mr. Lopez said, "thank your people (T4L) for me." SBC's light shines brightly in Jefferson

County!

MOPS contributed by Maureen Bland

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a ministry for mothers of young children, typically between the ages of birth and five

years old. Our mission is to provide a place where moms can fellowship with other moms, find encouragement, to seek

advice or just to make new friends. We have a wonderful time together where we share a meal, sometimes do a craft

together, and talk about topics that are important in mothering and raising young children. We offer free childcare for the

children, so that moms can have a few hours of worry-free fellowship with other moms.

This year, we wanted to reach out to other moms in our community and share with them some of the things we have

learned, so we have partnered with A Loving Choice Pregnancy Center in Shelbyville. In December, a couple of us taught

a cooking class with the girls where we shared an easy to prepare, healthy meal and just spent some time fellowshipping

with them. Then, in the beginning of March, a couple of us hosted one of their Girls Night Out programs where we

brought a meal, shared about building traditions within our family, and made a craft with the girls. Both of these nights

have been very successful, and we are looking forward to becoming more involved with them in the future.

If you are a mom with young children and are looking for a place to get involved, we would love to have you join us at

our next meeting, Thursday, April 14, 2011. We meet from 6-8pm in room 201 of the FLC.

“Better moms make a better world!”

Spring Break Schedule

There will be no evening activities on Sunday, April 3 or Wednesday, April 6 All activities will resume on Sunday, April 10th.

Mulch Benefit for Children & Student Camps You can support our children and students who are going to camp by meeting your Spring mulch

needs NOW through them. The mulch provided is high quality mulch from Walnut Grove Nursery.

Grade A Cedar $7 per bag- 3 cu. feet

Hardwood $4.50 per bag- 2cu. feet

Mulch orders for April 16th delivery must be turned in to the church office by Sunday, April 10th.

2nd Annual Youth & Children’s

Yard Sale

Saturday, May 14

8am-2pm Anyone wishing to

donate items to

sell can bring them

to church

May 8-May 12.

All proceeds from

donated items will

go towards

helping summer

camp costs.

Contact Shawn Mouser at 487-0891.

REMINDER: Crossings $100 payments are due Sunday,

April 3 and May 22. Payments can be given to Angie in the

church office.

Graduating Seniors

Please provide 10

pictures of yourself from

birth through graduation

for our annual graduation

video. Digital pictures

are preferred! All pictures should be

turned in to the church office by April 17th.

Graduation Sunday—May 1

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Interim Student Ministry Contacts

Administrative Coordinator – Jo Baker

Sunday School – Brent White

Sunday evening (Heart Burn) – Leslie Potter

Wednesday evening (IPODS) – Beth Stewart

Fusion 56– Beth Stewart

On the Road – (summer Wednesdays) – Jill Sowder

Graduate Recognition – Angie and Brent White

Summer Camp – Mike Moore

SAVE THE DATE!

D-NOW

Saturday, April 30

More info coming soon!

FireFresh BBQ

Student Camp Benefit

Friday, May 20

5-8pm

Presentation of Awards 4pm Old Sanctuary

Grand Prix Registration 4:30pm FLC

Grand Prix 5pm

Sunday, April 17

Adventure Club is growing and we need Preschool teachers for next

fall for 3 and 4 year olds! Please contact Linda or Cindy at

722-5246 ext 13

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Thursday, April 14

6:30pm

Lock-In Friday, April 15

For all children attending

CentriKid camp.

Bring $5 for roller skating and a T-shirt for tie-dying.

Parents we will need your help with

transportation. Contact Cindy Lowe at cindy@simpsonvillebaptist.com

Vacation Bible School

July 18-22

The BIG APPLE awaits!

We are seeking leaders and helpers in these areas:

Elementary & Preschool crafts, games, and

snacks.

Decorating

Traffic Control

Please contact Cindy Lowe at ext 36 or

cindy@simpsonvillebaptist.com.

Sunday, May 8 Contact Angie ext 18 to participate.

Parents: We are still seeking a male chaperone for CentriKid camp–

June 13-17. Can only volunteer for a couple of days? We can use you!

Contact Angie at ext 18 for more info.

April 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 Crossings Payments due Lord’s Supper 9am Worship 10:30am Sunday

School

1pm Hispanic Wor-

Worship

4 5

12pm

Goodtime

Travelers

Luncheon

6 7 8 9

10 9am Worship 10:30am Sunday

School

1pm Hispanic

Worship

5:30pm AWANA

5:30pmHeartBurn

5:30pm Discipleship

Mulch Orders due

11

6:30pm

Deacon

Meeting

12 13

6pm Student

Choir

6:30pm IPODS

6:30pm Jesus

the One & Only

6:30pm Choir

6:30pm Radical

14

2pm

Crestview

Birthday Party

6:30pm

MOPS

7pm Aerobics

15

4:30pm AHG

6:30pm

CentriKid

Lock-In

16

9-11:30am

Mulch Delivery

Touched Twice

Clinic

Shelbyville

17 9am Worship 10:30am Sunday

School

1pm Hispanic

Worship

4pm AWANA

Awards

5pm AWANA Grand

Prix

18 19 20

6pm Student

Choir

6:30pm IPODS

6:30pm Jesus

the One & Only

party

6:30pm Choir

6:30pm Radical

21

7pm Hispanic

Revival

22

7pm

Hispanic

Revival

23

10 am Easter

Egg Hunt

7pm Hispanic

Revival

24 EASTER

9am Worship 10:30am Sunday

School

1pm Hispanic

Worship

No evening services

25 26 27

6:30pm IPODS

6:30pm Choir

6:30pm Radical

28 29 30

D NOW

5pm Wedding

Honduras Mission Trip Spring Break

Honduras Mission Trip

Simpsonville Baptist Church

P.O. Box 56

Simpsonville, KY 40067

Please continue to pray for our:

Honduras Mission Team–April 1-8

Rodney Vaughan, Ricardo Delgado, Jeff Logue,

Jennie Chiba, Donald & Linda Blair, Brent Evans, Kyle Brewer,

Melanie & Brent Raley, Eusebio & Armando Barrera.

Japan Mission Team

Steve & Hannah Boyd, Matt Garner, Denise Miller,

Carolyn Morrissey, Gayle Koellein, Stacey & Amy Griggs,

Peter Shin, Brent White

Eastern Kentucky Team– June 20-25

We will have multiple opportunities for service, construction, and VBS.

Sign ups continue at the Welcome Center.

We are very excited to announce that beginning in

April we will begin whole campus recycling!!

Every Sunday School classroom, fellowship area and

office will have a container for recyclable materials.

Recyclables will be picked up weekly.

As believers we are called to care for the Earth, and

we would also encourage you to begin recycling at

home, and have listed the addresses of two local

recycling facilities.

Shelby Recycling 86 North 7th Street Shelbyville 633-2699 Open Tuesday-Saturday 8-4:20pm Recycling Bins—located behind Sonic on Shelbyville Rd in Middletown. Open 24 hours.