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Vol. 78 n No. 6 n December-January-February 2015-16 | kempsvillebaptist.com

Partnering with God in Changing Lives

Thank You Church Family

“What is a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering?” I’m glad you asked that question. Lottie Moon was a Southern Baptist Missionary to China. Her life was such a witness and inspiration that Southern Baptists have named their world mission offering in her honor. Lottie Moon was born right here in Virginia. She was later buried in Crew, Virginia.

This year’s theme for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is: Because of who He is and because you give, IMB helps

churches send missionaries to the billions who have yet to hear through every penny given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We must go to those we can!

Pray! KBC Week of Prayer for International Missions is December 6–13. Praying provides the spiritual means, empowering missionaries to proclaim the Gospel. Let me call on our entire church to pray for

missionaries, for needs on the mission fields, and for the lost to be saved. Pray with a conviction and desire to give for missions. Ask God to guide you and your family to give the amount that will please Him.

Give! How can the Gospel be told to those who have yet to hear except that the church provides the resources for our mission efforts? Giving provides the financial means for those who go. KBC has set a giving goal of $40,000 for our

2015 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We will have our Ingathering Offering Sunday, December 13, during the morning worship service. We can surpass our goal if there is total participation of our membership. I encourage every person to be prepared to give something toward the offering. Let us determine to give beyond the goal this year. We will be receiving the offering throughout the months of December and January. The needs are greater than ever!

He is Lord!

P.S. Brenda and I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sharon PinkstonJanuary 5

Rev. Tim ZittleJanuary 20

Rachel NicholsJanuary 24

BirthdaysWe Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Pastor Kelly, Bro. Ken, Bro. Tim, Bro. Andrew, Sharon Pinkston, Marlene Smith, Brandi Riggs, Johanna Wright, Edith Pryor,

Rachel Nichols, Judy Beecham, Bruce Doss, and Tim Hathaway

From Your Church Staff

Staff Recognitions

I want to express my heart-felt thanks to each of you who prayed for me and Brenda during my eight week sabbatical! We took this time of much needed rest and relaxation to travel and for me to spend more time studying God’s Word. We appreciate the cards and coveted your prayers. I especially want to express my deepest appreciation to our staff: Bro. Ken Carlton, Bro. Tim Zittle, Bro. Andrew Knollenberg and the Ministry Assistants for taking on extra duties in serving the congregation of Kempsville Baptist Church. I also want to express thanks to those men who covered the pulpit in my absence: Rev. Rodney Morrison, Rev. John Williams, Rev. Derek Futrell, Rev. Dave Pryor, Rev. Russell Fail, Rev. Reggie Hester, Rev. Tim Zittle and Dr. Brian Autry. God is so good, and I’m so grateful for God’s provisions.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: What is It?

Pastor Kelly

Anniversaries

Bruce Doss, 34 years, Jan 1Pianist & Celebration Choir Director

Tim & Lisa Hathaway, Jan 20 26th Wedding Anniversary

Judy Beecham, 4 years, Feb 1 Organist

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December 6Letting Your Light ShinePresented by Music & Missions Children’s Choir, in the Sanctuary. Following the musical we will all gather in the Family Life Center for our Family Christmas Celebration. (see page 7 for details)

December 13Lottie Moon Christmas Offering In-GatheringMORNING WORSHIP SERVICE — 10:30 AM | KBC Goal: $40,000

Come and Behold HimEVENING WORSHIP SERVICE — 6:00 PM, SANCTUARY Presented by the Celebration Choir

Outreach for Christ — Toy DeliveryAFTER THE EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE — 7:00 PM, FAMILY LIFE CENTER (see article on page 5 for details)

December 20Pastor’s Christmas StoryMORNING WORSHIP SERVICE — 10:30 AM, SANCTUARY Pastor Kelly will tell a very special Bible story for Preschoolers, ages 2 years through Children, grade 3.

December 24Christmas Eve Candlelight Service & Lord’s SupperEVENING WORSHIP SERVICE — 6:00 PM, SANCTUARY Nursery provided for preschoolers ages 3 and under

December 21–25 and December 31–January 1, 2016 Church Office closed

Happy New Year! may God bless you this holiday season!

APEX Student Ministry

Since the beginning of Fall, our middle and high school students have been going through the book of Genesis in our Explore the Bible curriculum. They have been learning everything from creation, to the Tower of Babel, to Abraham’s name change, to Sodom and Gomorrah, etc. This exciting journey through the book of Genesis will be finishing up on December 6.

We are continuing our Wednesday night and Sunday night programs.

Dec 12 | Student’s Christmas Event Dec 19 | DC Christmas Outreach Jan 3 | Sunday Night Live (SNL) resumes

Check us out online:

Facebook: KBCAPEX

Website: kempsvillebaptist.com

Upcoming Events:Andrew Knollenberg

Student Minister

Andrew Knollenberg Worship Leader & Students Ministry

Musical Events Coming Your Way! Two Christmas Musicals:Letting Your Light Shine & Come and Behold Him

Christmas is right around the corner, and we have some exciting musical events coming your way! On December 6, at 6:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary, our Music and Missions Children’s choir will present their Christmas musical, Letting Your Light Shine. Children will share four songs: Away in a Manger, Silent Night, Shout to the Lord, and a song called I’ll Shine.

The message these children will be delivering to us is—we are to let our light shine before others. This message is necessary for all of us to hear today. We truly live in a dark world, and God has called us to be salt and light to shine in this world. Allow this message to resonate deep in your heart as we listen to what the children have to share.

The following week, December 13, at 6:00 p.m., our Celebration Adult Choir will be sharing the Christmas musical, Come and Behold Him. You will have the opportunity to hear familiar Christmas songs such as: Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Angels From The Realms of Glory, and many more. You will also hear some new songs as well as hymns such as, Immortal, Invisible.

Every song has a deep, but clear message for us. You will hear about angels, and how they are everywhere in the Christmas story. They appear one at a time, and also in great numbers. They will share about the name Immanuel, and what the idea of that name means for us today. They will sing about obedience to God, and how we respond to him in obedience. Every song is a song with a message of hope and love. Come and behold Him!

Soli Deo Gloria

Wednesday nights are times of discipleship, where our students break off into their respective small groups by age. Our small group leaders have done a great job at building community with our students.

Sunday nights we have activities and games for our middle and high school students. That has proven to be an effective outreach for newcomers.

Be sure to keep up-to-date on all Student news with our weekly Carabiner.

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Tim Zittle, Associate PastorEducation, Missions, & Children

Children’s MinistryChristmas Mailboxes for MissionsTake advantage of sending Christmas cards to your KBC Church Family by using the in-house Christmas mailboxes! Donate the cost of your postage to our mailbox ministry; proceeds will go towards the Missions Fund. The mailboxes are located in the B-wing and listed in alphabetical order—place the cards in the appropriate letter box and place your donation in the postage collection box—remember to check your “mailbox”. Thank you for your support!

The Father’s Heart Ministry

DC CHURCH PLANT Toy Collection | Dec 19toys needed on or before December 9

Pastor Angel, of our DC Church Plant, is in need of toys for their Christmas event to be held Saturday, December 19. Please purchase a new toy in the amount of $20-$30 and bring it to the Welcome Center on or before December 9.

Outreach For Christ Toy Delivery | Dec 13KBC is partnering with Outreach for Christ to minister to the families of those incarcerated by delivering Christmas gifts to the families. Immediately following the Adult Choir Christmas Musical, we will have a chance to deliver toys in the 23462 zip code. After the Christmas musical, please go to the Family Life Center to pick up packages.

DC CHURCH PLANT Christmas Outreach Event | Dec 18-19 Washington, DC Trip

We are putting together two teams to help serve at the DC Church Plant Christmas Outreach Event. Team 1 will leave Friday, Dec. 18, at 6:00 p.m., spend the night at Emmanuel Baptist and will help set up Saturday morning. Team 2 will leave at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning to arrive in time for the event, which begins at 11:00 a.m. and finishes at 3:00 p.m. We will all travel back together and arrive at KBC around 9:00 p.m. Please sign up online.

Crisis Pregnancy Center Baby Bottle Campaign | pickup, Jan 3 - dropoff, Jan 17 In January we will be collecting loose change and cash to fill baby bottles, to donate to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater. Pick up your baby bottles on Sunday, Jan. 3, and return them on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan. 17.

DECEMBER DC Toy Collection

Lottie Moon Christmas OfferingOutreach for Christ Toy DeliveryDC Church Plant Outreach Event

JANUARY Upward Basketball

CPC Baby Bottle Campaign

PIN Ministry Winter Clothes Donation

FEBRUARYDC Church Plant Valentine Outreach

Crafts for Missions Yarn Donation

Wednesdaysat 6:15 p.m.(no Awana

Dec 23 or 30)

M&M (Music & Missions)Children’s Christmas Program, Dec. 6Regular M&M schedule resumes Jan. 3

Register online: www.kempsvillekids.com Practices start the week of January 4.

Games begin January 16.Evaluation Nights

December 15 or 17 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

(The evals only last about 20 minutes.)

2016 SEASON IS HERE!

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Ken Carlton, Associate PastorAdult Ministries & Pastoral Care

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Senior Adult Brunch & Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., Large Conference room

Dec. 8: A Special Christmas Brunch & Bible Study, “Why the Nativity?” Please bring a covered dish. Meats and beverages will be provided.

Dec. 15, 22, and 29: Because of the holiday season Brunch & Bible Study will not meet. A new study on the Holy Spirit will begin Jan. 5.

Feb. 9: Special Valentine’s Party, 11:00 a.m., Pleasant Hall. Bring a covered dish. Meats and beverages will be provided.

CURRENT STUDIES:

No Wednesday morning Women’s Bible Study in December.

WOMEN: “Interrupted” by Jan Hatmaker — 6:15 p.m., room A113. Facilitator: Lisa Hathaway. Check out the bulletin and website for announcement of new study to begin in January.

WOMEN: “James: Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore — 6:15 p.m., room A200. Facilitator: Jynn Albano. Beginning Jan. 6, a new study: “Living in Truth” by Mary Jo Sharp. Workbook cost: $10. Facilitator: Pam Coley

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: New studies will begin in January. Check out the bulletin and website for details as the new studies are announced.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, Monday, December 14Tradewinds Restaurant, Virginia Beach Cost: $16 per person. Make your reservation by completing a yellow Special Events envelope, enclose payment, drop in the offering plate or bring to the church office. Deadline: Dec. 7. The KBC bus will leave the church at 11:00 a.m. For further information, contact Joe McCarty, 420-1307.

WINTER LUNCHEON, Sunday, January 10, Noon Family Life Center. Cost: $6.50 per person. Make your reservation by completing a yellow Special Events envelope, enclose payment, drop in the offering plate or bring to the church office. Deadline: Jan. 6.

MEN’S FRATERNITY: “Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood” by Dennis Rainey — begins Dec. 2. Meets at 6:15 p.m. in Pleasant Hall. Workbook cost: $10. Facilitator: Rob Jeffrey.

MEN & WOMEN: “The Daniel Plan — 40 Days to a Healthier Life” — 6:15 p.m., room B128. Facilitator: Sean Burris. A new 20 week study will begin Jan. 6.

ADULTS: “Gospel of Luke”, Bible Study & Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m., Large Conference room. Led by Rev. Ken Carlton.

FRIDAY, JAN 15, 20166:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Family Life Center

Bring a pot/crock-pot of your favorite soup! Bread, rolls, crackers, desserts, and beverages provided. Please bring copies of your recipe to share. Devotions & Entertainment! Invite a friend! COST: A food item for KBC’s Food Pantry.

Complete a yellow Special Events envelope, located in the pew racks, to make a reservation—due January 13! Drop your envelope in the offering plate or bring it to the Church office. Questions? Contact Bonnie Hester, 499-5965 or the Church office, 499-5457. (Unfortunately child care is not available for this event.)

For little girls ages 4 – 5th grade and their mothers or grandmothers

Cost: $10 for mother & 1 child ($5 per additional child/adult); Dress: Sunday Best (hats and gloves optional)

Registration required and must be received on or before November 22.

Complete a yellow Special Events envelope, place money inside, drop in offering plate or bring to the church office.

Teddy Bear Tea PartySaturday, Dec 5 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.at Pleasant HallSponsored by KBC Women’s Ministry

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AY SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES:9:00 a.m., a class for every age“Explore the Bible” a study from the Gospel of Matthew. “Bible Studies for Life” – Finding your value in God and living above the norm.

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TRAINING CLASS Each Wednesday 6:30 pm., room B121

Bob Jolly continues to lead the outreach efforts at KBC. If you are willing to reach out, meet new people, and share the Gospel with others, this class is for you. For more information, contact Bob Jolly at 467-1848.

6 | ADULT MINISTRIES

Johanna Wright, Director of Family Life & Facilities Ministries

Thank You!

MOVIE NIGHTS: (no movie in December)

January 8February 5

Following the Children’s Musical in the Family Life Center, there will be activity booths for families to make and take Christmas ornaments, decorate cookies, and sign cards for our military, nursing home residents, and home-bound KBC members. Hot chocolate and Christmas goodies will be served. Bring your camera to take a memorable Christmas photo in our sleigh! This is a FREE event and everyone welcome!

Thank you, church volunteers, for giving your time and talents in and around the grounds of Kempsville Baptist Church! Our grounds and buildings look much better, however we still need to maintain the overall curb appeal and upkeep outside and inside the church. With that being said, if you have an hour or two available during the week there is plenty to be done! Please call me at 288-0031 to volunteer!God bless you!

FREE Admission! Free Popcorn! Concession stand food and drinks available for purchase. Having a birthday party? Call Johanna to reserve a table or two, 288-0031. Watch the Sunday Bulletin for movies titles.

ENTRÉE CHOICES: Prime Rib or Stuffed Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Salad & Dessert

Reserved tables are available for parties of 6–8 (3–4 couples). Make your reservation by completing a yellow Special Events envelope, list your entrée choice, enclose payment, place it in the offering plate or bring to the church office.

December2 – Fried Chicken / 9 – This & That /

16 – Italian / 23 & 30 – No Meals

January6 – Fried Chicken / 13 – Chili over Rice /

20 – Pork with Stuffing / 27 – Soup & Potato Bar

February3 – Fried Chicken / 10 – No Meal (preparing for

Valentine’s Banquet) / 17 – Lasagna / 24 – Beef Tips over Noodles

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5204 Princess Anne RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462757-499-5457kempsvillebaptist.com

These individuals and families wish to express their gratitude for your kindness and prayers during their time of need.

Pastor Kelly & Brenda BurrisBetty Borders

Jinci CarterSid & Ruth Martin

Lee & Betty MorrisonJay & Eva Mumford

Becky RobertsJim & Shirley Taylor

Ken & Carmen Wondergem

Sympathy To:Phil & Betty Steinfield and Family in the death of his sister, SARAH FORBES, on 9/6.

Betty Borders and Family in the death of her husband, LOY BORDERS, on 9/15.

Ed & Sharon Pinkston and Family in the death of her niece, DEBBIE WEST, on 9/16 in OH.

Heather Culbertson and Family in the death of her fiancé's mother, BRITTON CLIFTON, on 9/28.

George & Theresa Carty and Family in the death of his sister, BETTY PEELE, on 10/3 in NC.

John & Joan St. Clair and Family in the death of her cousin, JIMMY O’CARROLL, 10/31.

The Family of ROBERT KING upon his death 11/3.

Cindy Nowitzky and Family in the death of her husband, GEORGE NOWITZKY, and to Abigail and Audrey Martin in the death of their grandfather on 11/05.

Tiffany & Heather Culbertson in the death of their maternal grandfather, RONALD ANDERSON, on 11/6.

Roy & Debbie Yancey in the death of her cousin, KATHERINE MUSARRA, on 11/7 in NC.

Al & Jennifer Dajero in the death of her cousin, ERIC MOORE, on 11/9 in FL.

Thank You From:

Congratulations To:

Justin & Mederise Carter Their second daughter,

Makenna Carter, was born on Nov 3. Makenna is the granddaughter of John &

Jinci Carter and a big sister to Carleigh.

MINISTRY STAFF

Dr. Kelly J. BurrisSenior Pastorkburris@kempsvillebaptist.com

Rev. Timothy G. ZittleAssociate Pastor, Minister of Education, Missions & Childrentzittle@kempsvillebaptist.com

Rev. A. Kenneth CarltonAssociate Pastor, Minister of Adult Ministries & Pastoral Carekcarlton@kempsvillebaptist.com

Andrew KnollenbergWorship Leader & Student Ministryaknollenberg@kempsvillebaptist.com

Johanna WrightDirector of Family Life Ministryjwright@kempsvillebaptist.com

Rev. Charles H. JonesPastor Emeritus

Celebrating the name that is above all names!