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Vol. 78 n No. 4 n June-July-August 2015 | kempsvillebaptist.com

Partnering with God in Changing Lives

Fires of REVIVAL

Revival spreads like fire. It moves supernaturally and spontaneously with a divine drawing that is beyond human understanding. A testimony of love from a new believer sparked the Welsh revival that touched the world. God spread the fires of revival unexpectedly. The Welsh Revival displayed a deep conviction of sin and an awareness of the holiness and power of God. Humans prepare in earnest prayer and soul-searching conviction. Then God comes in a sovereign and supernatural way, spontaneously and with neither striving nor human control.

Awesome August is coming very soon and once again we will have some of the most outstanding preachers in America here in our church. They will

be bringing God’s divine messages to our hearts. My prayer is that we will not be hearers only but doers of His word. This is a great opportunity for us to prepare our hearts that God would send a mighty outpouring of His power on to our church. Yes revival is the answer to our great needs in our church and in our land. “Lord, please send a revival to our church and to our nation.”

Please check out the listing of these great men of God and the dates they will be here at Kempsville Baptist Church. You do not want to miss a single Monday night in August.

I hope that you have taken notice of our new church logo. It is fresh with the idea of the cross and Kempsville Baptist church in the middle of the world

“In a Sunday morning prayer meeting for these young people the pastor asked for testimonies of spiritual experiences… At last a young girl named Florrie Evans, who had been gloriously converted a few days before, stood and with a trembling voice said: ‘I love Jesus Christ—with all my heart!’ With these simple words the sparks that God had planted in so many hearts burst into flame and the great Welsh Revival began. The fire spread quickly…” ~ Rick Joynor

spreading the gospel. It is helping to define our mission statement “Partnering with God in changing lives.”

Praying for Revival,

Pastor Kelly

Tim & Jennifer Zittle, 16 years, June 26

Johanna & Larry Wright1 year, July 26

Pastor Kelly & Brenda Burris46 years, August 3

Andrew & Sarah Knollenberg2 years, August 3

Judy & Don Beecham57 years, August 22

Bruce & Alice Doss31 years, August 25

Sharon Pinkston, 19 yrs, June 3 Pastor’s Administrative Assistant

Tim Hathaway, 16 yrs, July 15Security

Brandi Riggs, 6 yrs, July 23Financial Assistant

Marlene Smith, 22 yrs, August 2 Receptionist/Prayer Ministry Assistant

Andrew Knollenberg, 2 yrs, August 25

Worship Leader & Student Minister

Judy Beecham, June 23KBC Organist

Johanna Wright, July 22Facilities Director

Tim Hathaway, August 3Security

Rev. Ken Carlton, August 24 Adult Ministries & Pastoral Care

Birthdays KBC Anniversaries

Wedding Anniversaries

Staff Recognitions

2 | A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

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Andrew Knollenberg Worship Leader

Reflecting His Glory

We want to live out this verse in every aspect of our lives. We are encouraged to worship the Lord, reflecting His glory back to Him, with thankfulness in our hearts to God. If you would like to be a part of our worship team, we would love to hear from you. Wednesday nights at 7:45 p.m. we have choir rehearsal, band, and orchestra practice. If you feel like music isn’t really your thing but you love technology, we would love to have you part of our media team. The media team runs Pro Presenter on the computer,

Here at KBC our theme verse for our music ministry is Colossians 3:16— “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

the lights, and the sound for our Sunday morning worship experiences.

We believe that arts play such a vital role in the church here at Kempsville, and that worship is a foundational part of our five purposes: Praising the Lord, Proclaiming His salvation, Preparing His followers, Promoting His spirit of unity, and Providing opportunities for His service.

APEX Student MinistryIt is a privilege to be able to lead the student ministry through discipleship, evangelism, weekly meetings, events, and outreach. Getting to see students come to know Christ is one of the greatest things I get to witness.

Since last September, the Lord has laid on our hearts to lead students into a more mission minded focus, so we have been studying a different country every single Sunday morning and learning about Christianity (or lack thereof ) in that particular country. Wednesday nights we have been going through the “Bible Studies for Life” curriculum, and just hopped into an 8-week series on the life of Christ. We break into small groups where the small group leaders have a huge opportunity for discipleship with our students.

The more help we get, the better. If you feel like God has called you to work with youth, please send me an email at aknollenberg@kempsville-baptist.com or call me at 757-416-8996. I would love to chat with you!

June 6 – Car WashJune 7 – Grad SundayJune 21-26 – CentrifugeJuly 17-27 – Mexico Mission TripAugust Monday Nights - Afterglows

For information,

check us out on:

Facebook:

KBCAPEX

Website:

kempsvillebaptist.com

The Master’s Hand Quartet

Southern Gospel Music

July 12Sunday6:30 pm

Upcoming

Andrew KnollenbergStudent Minister

4 | WORSHIP & STUDENTS

Tim Zittle, Associate PastorEducation, Missions, & Children

Pastor Angel Serrano and his wife, Marisol, are needing our prayers as they are loving people at “The Father’s Heart Ministry.” He is sharing the love of Jesus in a Hispanic community called Georgetown South, near Manassas, Virginia. The needs are many there—recovery from drug addiction, sexual immorality, alcohol abuse... along with fatherless homes because of incarceration. Pastor Angel shares the hope of Jesus through the church plant, small groups for men and women, and kids programs. The church meets on Sunday evenings at the Georgetown South Community Center.

The Father’s Heart Ministry

DC CHURCH PLANTDC Church Plant Mission Opportunity, Saturday, June 27 Our DC family will be having a car wash at their church. This will be a great way for them to serve the community and for us to get to know members of “The Father’s Heart Ministry.” Pastor Angel would love for us to bring many volunteers to help with this car wash. Along with this they will have a cookout and an antique car show!

If you want to help, sign up in the Welcome Center or call Tim at 201-6356. The church bus will leave Saturday morning at approximately 7 AM and be back around 5 PM.

JUNE Collect Items for VBS

June 27 DC Church Plant Car Wash

JULYCollect School Supplies for DC Church Plant

July 2 Day of Prayer/Fasting for Ukraine

Mission TripJuly 16

Day of Prayer/Fasting for the Mexico Mission Trip

AUGUSTCollect Items for Union Mission

August 21Help DC Church PlantDamascus Mission Trip

Thanks to everyone who served on the trip this year to help with Appalachian Trail Days, May 13-16. God did some amazing things through this team’s efforts distributing crocheted caps, water, food, washing hiker’s feet, and praying for the many people in Damascus. Thanks also to everyone who created the caps and donated items, even the baked goods, so that the team could have the incredible impact it had for the Kingdom of God. We will hear from the team in our Mission Report Service, Sunday evening, September 20.

Looking for LeadersIn August we will be looking for more helpers to commit to the 2015-16 school year. If you are interested in helping with any of our Children’s Ministries, please contact Tim (201-6356) and he can get you in contact with the various directors.

Award Night Wednesday, June 3

6:30 PM, Sanctuary

AWANA will take a break for the summer and start back on September 9. A great big “THANK YOU” to Martha Bonney and the team of 50 leaders who helped this year!

Centri-Kid —Fundraising DinnerSunday, July 12 | 5:30 pm, FLC

A free church-wide spaghetti dinner will be held to raise funds for Centri-Kid. Reservation deadline: Wednesday, July 8. Tips for our Centri-Kid waiters/waitresses will be gladly accepted. A concert will follow in the Sanctuary at 6:30 PM.

Aug 3-7

This summer we will be taking 16, 3rd-5th graders to Skycroft Conference Center for Centri-Kid Summer Camp 2015. Please be in prayer for all who will be going.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJune 22-26

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Basketball CampWeek 1 – July 20-24Week 2 – July 27-31For all girls and boys going into 1st-7th grades. Register online.

JUNE — WEDNESDAYSAwana Awards

June 3 @ 6:30 pmWaternight

June 10 @ 6:30 pmVBS Rally

June 17 @ 6:00 pm(No Wed Activities in July)

M&M (Music & Missions) — June 7, 14, 28Then moves to Wednesdays in August! 6:15-7:30 pm

Upcoming

For children ENTERING Kindergarten –5th Grade (completed)

Kick-off Rally, June 17, at 6 p.m.Pre-Register on-line at kempsvillekids.com

Volunteers are still needed to help in VBS, please contact VBS Director, Emily Miles, 708-2660, for more information. Thank you!

5MISSIONS & CHILDREN |

Ken Carlton, Associate PastorAdult Ministries & Pastoral Care

WOMEN: “Hope & Help for the Single Mom” (The 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom)

Meets in June and August in Room A-200. Facilitated by Jynn Albano. (There will not be a study in July.)

EXPLORE THE BIBLEA book-by-book group Bible study that encourages participants to let the Word dwell in them and challenges them to live it out in their own context. This summer we will be looking into I, 2, 3 John and Revelation.

Summer SUNDAY Mornings

BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFEEquips people to understand how faith impacts their families, careers, and struggles... all the while challenging them to live it out. One six-session study (Be Strong & Courageous: Everyday Leadership from Joshua), one six-session study (Awake: The Call to a Renewed Life), and a bonus session (Hospitality)

Bible Study & Prayer Large Conference Room led by Rev. Ken Carlton

A study in the Gospel of Luke.

Monthly EventsCHERA LUNCHEONS (Widows & Single Again Ladies)June 28, July 26, August 23 (4th Sunday in the month) Luncheon will take place immediately following the Morning Worship Service in Pleasant Hall.

SENIOR ADULTSMonday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. Senior Adult Luau Home of Joe & Loretta McCarty (5517 Elgin Rd, Va. Beach). Meet in the church parking lot at 11 a.m. to car pool. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Fried chicken, beverages and paper products will be provided. Make your reservation by completing a yellow Special Events envelope and drop it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Deadline for reservations is July 17. For information or directions, contact Loretta McCarty at 420-1307.

MEN’S MINISTRYJune 13, 5:30 p.m., Outdoor Cookout & FellowshipBBQ & all the Fixin’s—Cornhole CompetitionCost: $5.00. Register and prepay by completing a yellow Special Events envelope, drop it in the offering plate or bring it by the church office. Registration deadline: Monday, June 8! Contact Bobby Powell, 546-1000, for details.

August 7-9, Men & Boys CampoutSherando Lake, VA — watch the Church Bulletin for further details

WOMEN’S MINISTRYFriday and Saturday, August 28 & 29, Women’s RetreatFREE!! Friday: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (snacks) | Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon (continental breakfast) | Speaker: Jynn Albano | Special Music and More!Registration deadline: August 23. To know how many to prepare for, please complete a yellow Special Events envelope, drop it in the offering plate, or bring to the church office. You may also sign up by emailing Sharon Pinkston at spinkston@kempsvillebaptist.com. Ladies, unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare for this event.

Adult Bible StudiesWEDNESDAYS

@ 6:15 pm

WOMEN:

A new study led by Lisa Hathaway will begin in August in Room A-113. Watch the bulletin for more information.

This summer season is upon us and with it comes change-ups in our schedules and activities. Please make it a point to check the activities

of significant events that are coming our way and post them on your personal calendars.

Discipleship classes in our Men’s and Women’s Ministries will conclude the end of May with the exception of “Hope and Help for the Single Mom.” This class will continue through the summer but will be temporarily suspended during July. Our Men’s Ministry group will resume in August.

The Adult Prayer Meeting and Bible Study will continue through the summer but will be temporarily suspended during July. Our Tuesday morning Senior Adult Bible Study will have their last meeting June 16th and resume September 8th.

A complicated schedule so just stay posted and enjoy the summer with those you care about. Remember, your church needs your continued support, especially your prayers and your offerings. May our LORD Jesus Christ provide you rich opportunities to bear witness to Him. Stay alert. He’s at work all around you.

Men’s Fraternity will not meet in June & July. In August they will resume A Man and His Marriage — An Inspiriting Picture of God’s Vision for Marriage. Facilitated by Wayne Barbour & Rob Jeffrey. Meet in Pleasant Hall.

6 | BIBLE STUDY & SENIOR ADULTS

Johanna Wright, Director of Family Life Ministries

Thank You Volunteers!

I am so thankful for all that the Lord has done in the last 11 years of serving Him at Kempsville Baptist Church. Family Life Ministry and the facilities would never survive without the army of servants’ (volunteers) support. May God bless each and everyone of you who have come to help with His work.Listed below is the number of volunteers it takes to serve each event.

8 Building & Ground Committee + many others who stand in the gap when needed 6+ Parking Lot attendants each Sunday & Special events 10+ Security & Medical Team 10+ Lawn care each Week 6+ “The Lady Bugs”, women who work on the Prayer Garden & other flowers outside 8 Fellowship Committee + many who serve when asked 75 people to run booths at Fall Festival 10 people for set up for Fall Festival 10 people to set up for Valentine Banquet 15 people for God & Country Day to serve food 30 people were needed to help with the 200th Celebration 4 people for Wednesday night dinners 3 people for Movie night 20 for Christmas Festival etc…etc…etc…the list goes on and on….

“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24

So get involved! God can use each and every one of us right where we are. Give an hour, maybe two, or a day to help in His work. Plant a seed for Jesus. No one is too old or too young to make a difference in our community and world.

I am always in need for servants to help serve our Lord, this Church, and the community. Come be apart of His volunteer army today. Waiting on your call, 757-288-0031.

Family Night Dinner Menus

June3rd – Fried Chicken / 10th – Burger Night /

17th – This-n-ThatJuly

No meals in July. Have a great summer!August

5th – Fried Chicken / 12th – Spaghetti w/meatballs / 19th – Stuffed Chicken over Rice /

26th – Pork w/Stuffing

Please note: Beginning in September the cost of Adult meals will increase .50

cents. The total for an Adult meal will be $6.00.

Worship at the Beach

JULY 5 *Casual Dress Sunday | *Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. | * Patriotic Music

Picnic on the grounds following the service: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: $6 (students & adults) / $3 (8-12 yrs) / 7 yrs & under, FREE

Chopped Pork BBQ, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Watermelon & Assorted Desserts, Iced Tea & Lemonade! Picnic tables will be outside; or dine in the air-conditioned FLC! Complete a yellow Special Events

envelope and include payment on or before Monday, June 29!

*Note: We ask everyone to please refrain from wearing shorts in the worship service.

WORSHIP AT THE BEACH & BAPTISM July 26, 6 p.m.

LITTLE ISLAND PARK, SANDBRIDGE, VA BEACHMake this a family day at the beach!

Shelter 4 is reserved for KBC!

Pack a picnic lunch and/or dinner, bring your beach umbrella, lawn chairs, blanket, and a cooler filled with

drinks for your family – don’t forget the sunscreen!

Praise and Worship at 6 p.m.! Baptism of new believers to follow in the ocean. Watch for more details in

the Sunday bulletin.

7FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY |

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

Thank YouFROM:

Dot HathawayEd & Linda Glisson

Peggy Libick & FamilyJay & Eva Mumford

Shirley Glover & FamilyLibby Mace & Family

Sibyl KelloJoyce Eriksen

Joan Culbertson & FamilyJinci & John Carter

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

Sympathy To:Mike Kellam and Family in the death of his nephew on 3/23 in NC.

James & Helen Ripley and Family in the death of his sister, GOLDIE DOWDY, on 3/25.

Libby Mace and Family in the death of her husband, JAMES MACE, on 3/26.

Shirley Glover and Family in the death of her husband; Ken & Dixie Glover, his father; Donnie & Christine Glover, his father; and Nicholas Glover, his grandfather; GENE GLOVER, on 4/2.

Joan Culbertson and Family in the death of her son, and Tiffany & Heather Culbertson, in the death of their father, MIKE CULBERTSON, on 4/4.

Helen Ripley and Family in the death of her husband, JAMES RIPLEY, on 4/11.

Bonnie & Barry LeBlanc in the death of their mother, BETTY LEBLANC, on 4/20.

Tiffany & Heather Culbertson and Family in the death of their maternal grandmother, LINDA WILLIAMS, on 4/20.

Bill & Barbara Knowles and Family in the death of her niece, BETTY SPRUILL, on 4/24.

Sid & Ruth Martin and Family in the death of her sister-in-law, CLARA MADDY PACK, on 4/27 in WV.

Ian & Feleena Peralta and Family in the death of her father; and Kyleagh & Kohlton Peralta, their grandfather, TED PROFFITT, on 5/1.

Kelly & Brenda Burris and family in the death of his step-father, MAC DON BURRIS, on 5/14 in NC.

Tony & Maebelle Lowery in the death of his brother last week in NC.

The Family of Mary Jones in her death on 5/24.

Jinci & John Carter and Family in the death of her sister, GRACE EULER, on 5/25.