Sunday ABFs & Groups 9:00 am Victory, Rm. 3104 Family, Rm. 3105/06 BASE Camp (K-5th), Rm. 1102

10:30 am Converge, Rm. 2104 Horizons, Rm. 3105/06 Life Journey, Rm. 3104 Young Professionals, Rm. 3102 Fusion (HS Teens), Rm. 1122 Element (MS Teens), Rm. 1120 BASE Camp (K-5th), Rm. 1102

5:00 pm Fusion & Element, Floors 1 & 2

6:00 pm The Pursuers, Rm. 3105/06

OCTOBER 8, 2017

We're pulling out all the stops to host a community event we hope kids and families will love! Trunk or Treat is an opportunity for us to serve our city with the love and hospitality of Christ. We are praying for 1,000 kids (plus adults) to come to our campus, and there are plenty of places for the entire church family to plug in to help make this an event to remember! Register at BibleCenterChurch.com/register, and we'll be in touch to confirm details. Thank you for your commitment to our church and to our city!

PROVIDE A DECORATED VEHICLE AND PASS OUT CANDY:

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE EVENT:

For questions, contact Jane Jackson (jjackson) or call (304) 346-0431.

• candy donations• parking• guest info table• first-aidstation

• tattoo table• popcorn table• firepit(marsh-mallowroasting)

• hayride• photobooth• bouncyhouses• anywhereneeded

• Decoratethebackhalfofyourvehicle&pass out candy

• Contestwinnergetsa3.5ft.trophyandbraggingrights

• Parkinglotwillbeopenforsetup1:30-3:30pm,10/29

Dear Friends,

Thank you for joining us on this joyful, yet burdensome Sunday morning. The stories of those who lost their lives in Vegas weigh on all our hearts.

How do we make sense of such evil, especially as we gather in church? First, we weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15). The best gift we can offer is our deep sympathy and prayer.

Furthermore, we can ask, “Why?”–even Jesus asked, "Why?" (Matthew 27:46). Since we’re made in God’s image, we are moral creatures who can only understand the world with moral categories.

Additionally, we contemplate the horrific nature of evil. The Bible teaches us that evil is often absurd, inexplicable, and unfathomable. It cannot be resolved by human means.

Finally, we remember that only a Christian worldview fully explains what happened. The acknowledgement of evil requires a moral reality above human judgment. If we are just accidental beings in an accidental universe, nothing can really be evil. However, evil points to a moral judgment made by a moral authority greater than we are: God.

The Bible also promises that God will bring about a final act of moral judgment that will be the final word on right and wrong. Jesus is the only way of rescue from our own evil and guilt, and He gives the hopeful promise of future resurrection.

During today’s service, please join us in praying for the victims’ families and for those still clinging to life.

For the city,

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Got Questions?If you’re new or have any questions, stop by the Info Desk anytime! Our volunteers would be happy to assist you.

Support Our Adoptive/Foster FamiliesDo you care deeply about the children in foster care? Do you want to be an encouragement to the families doing foster care? Bible Center is planning to start a support group for these families. We are seeking:• Child care during meetings• Ideas and guest speakers• Sports coaches or craft/activity leaders• Other service providers who can help the

parents or children, e.g. hairstylists.If you are interested in helping in any way, sign up on the app or email Michelle Thompson (mthompson).

Baptism ClassMonday, Oct. 16 • 6:30 PM • Rm. 2104 •If you are interested in being baptized, we ask that you attend our Baptism Class. Come with your salvation testimony written out and bring a photo, or be prepared to have one taken. Our next baptism service will be here at the church on Nov. 12.OWLS Hot Dogs & HayridesFriday, Oct. 20 • 5-7 PM • North Lawn •$5/person • Hot dogs, hayrides, and campfire songs.Nerf Wars (3rd-5th Grade)Friday, Oct. 20 • 7-9 PM • Rm. 1101 • $5Children's ChoirParents of any child interested in singing in the Children’s Choir at Christmastime may contact Mary Ann Nelson (maryanelson@gmail.com). Rehearsals will take place between Sunday services (10:05-10:30 AM) in room 1105, Oct. 22 through mid-Dec. The Children’s Choir will sing at the Night of Worship on Sunday, Dec. 17.

Follow Along While the Word is Being ReadIf you'd like a Bible to follow readings, they are at the back of the Worship Center on either side.

All-In Email ListSign up for Pastor Matt's weekly "All-In" email update on the App under Events & Sign Up > Subscribe.

Cards for the MilitaryThe Care Ministry would love to send cards to service members. If you are a soldier, or know of one on active duty, fill out a Connection Card or email Wanda Casto (wandawv@frontier.com). Please include the soldier's name, rank & branch of the military, address, and birthday.

CCRA Basketball LeagueIt's time to think about basketball! The church league is for players in K-12th grade who are not on any middle or high school team. Register online or on the app through Oct. 22.CCRA Basketball Coaches NeededCoaches are needed for our K-12 church league, which will be forming soon. If you are interested in coaching grades K-2 or 3-5, contact Pastor Richard (rthompson). To coach grades 6-12, contact Pastor Matt (mgarrison).

Food Needed For UM Crossroads DinnerSign up on BC Central or contact Sheri Skidmore (sskidmore) to donate food items for the Union Mission dinner. The meal will be prepared on Thursday, Oct. 26, and donations must be received on or before Oct. 25. Volunteers are also needed to prepare and to serve.

Girlfriends Get 2gether: Pies & PicassoFriday, Nov. 3 • 7-9 PM • School campus, the RIM • Pry loose your inner Picasso! Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece with canvas and paint and step-by-step guidance by our own, Judy Foxx. It will be a fun evening featuring pizza pies and dessert pies. Register by Oct. 29 online or on the app. Cost: $10 for supplies. Space is limited.

Congratulations• To Gary & Jennifer Criner on the birth of

their son, Levi Dayton • Jay & Molly Sibold on the birth of their

daughter, Penelope Quinn

Notes of Sympathy• To Ron & Marilyn Chambers, whose son,

Ashley Chambers, passed away.• To Pam Howie and Freddie Saunders,

whose mother, Doris Saunders, passed away.

Welcome toBIBLE CENTER!

@biblecenter@pastormattbcc

Matt Friend, Senior Pastor

NEXT SUNDAY:

Putting Life in Its PlaceColossians 3:1-17

TODAY'S MESSAGE:

Putting Legalismin Its Place

Colossians 2:16-23

Three Free Sins: God's Not Mad at Youby Steve Brown

Putting Legalism in Its PlaceColossians 2:16-23

Sixth in a 9-part series titled: Victorious: Christ Has Won!

Pastor Matt Friend – October 8, 2017

This Week’s Book Recommendation

I'm not spiritual because of…

1. What I do. (vv. 16-18)

2. What I don't do. (vv. 20-23)

But I can grow spiritually by…

1. Staying connected to Jesus. (v. 19a)

2. Staying connected to the church. (v. 19b)

So, what's today's main encouragement?

Give others the same freedom God has given you.

14 Sa Serve & Turf – 6th-12th graders (3 pm)

16 M Baptism Class (6:30 pm)

20 F OWLS Hot Dogs & Hayrides (5 pm) Nerf Wars – 3rd-5th graders (7 pm)

21 Sa Group Leadership Summit (9 am - 1 pm)

26 Th UM Crossroads Monthly Dinner (5:30 pm)

28 Sa BCS Pancake Breakfast (& Car Wash weather-permitting) (9:30 am - 12 pm)

29 Su Hymn Sing (8 am) BCC Community Trunk or Treat (4-7 pm)

3 F Girlfriends Get 2gether: Pies & Picasso (7 pm)

7 Tu Men's Breakfast at Shoney's (7:30 am)

10 F BCS Veterans Day Reception (10 am) & Program (10:30 am) BCS students dismissed after program (12 pm) Nerf Wars – 6th-8th graders (7 pm) Coffee House – 9th-12th graders (7 pm)

18 Sa Union Mission Thanksgiving Food Distribution (9 am)

20 M BCS closed until 11/27

22 W No AWANA

23 Th HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Preschool closed until 11/27

26 Su Hymn Sing (8 am)

28 Tu Deck the Halls (6 pm)

30 Th OWLS trip to the Greenbrier (7 am)

If you'd like to be baptized, we ask that you attend our Baptism Class, which is on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 PM in room #2104. Come with your salvation testimony written out and bring a photo of yourself or be prepared to have one taken. Our next baptism service will be on November 12.If you have additional questions about baptism or want to learn more about knowing Jesus as Savior, our pastors would be happy to speak with you at any time. You can also fill out a Connection Card and drop it in the offering basket or a Response Box.

Baptism is simply the public act of identifying yourself with Jesus Christ… That you are His believer and you now follow Him.

All Christians should be baptized for a few important reasons:– It symbolizes our rebirth into a new kind of life (2 Corinthians 5:17)– We are following Jesus' example (Matthew 3:13-16)– It shows that we are part of the same family of God (1 Corinthians 12:13)– It is commanded of us in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19)

No, it's not! By God's grace, salvation is received only through your faith in Jesus and His work on the cross (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Are you a group leader or a group host at Bible Center Church? Do you lead or host an Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF), Community Group (CG), or one of our many ManUp! or Women's study groups? If not, are you curious about leading or hosting one in the future?

If so, you're invited to our Group Leadership Summit.

We're providing a day of training and encouragement for all current and future group leaders and hosts. Since groups are only as strong as their leaders, we want to equip you with the latest tips and ideas to lead your groups in care, outreach and discipleship. Think of the Group Leadership Summit as a learning lab! Led by Pastor Mike Graham.

There is no charge for the summit; however, registration is required. Sign up on BibleCenterchurch.com/register or on the app. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, so come hungry!