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THINGS TO DO | PLACES TO GO | PEOPLE TO SEE
September I October I November I December
2018
SUNDAY SERVICES9:15AM | CLASSIC
10:45AM | CONTEMPORARY
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table of contentsSteps to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Places to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Studies & Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
My Plan/Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Media Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
September 2 & 9“Living the Brushy Creek Vision”
November 11“Healthy Holidays” Tired of the holiday hassle? Embrace holiday health instead.
November 25 – December 2, 9 & 23 “Down to Earth” To think it all began with a tiny baby.
Sunday Mes s age Ser ies
Want to Get Baptized?Speak to any of our ministers if you’d like to take this
important step, signifying your belief in Jesus Christ . Our next Baptism Services are set for October 21 and Christmas Eve .
September 23 – October 21
Our motto to RESCUE begins with invite.
INVITE YOUR
ONE
BEYOND THE WALLSDear Church Family,
The physical campus of Brushy Creek Baptist Church Taylors is
beautiful . Beyond the buildings of Brushy Creek, however, are
things even more marvelous . . . the people who comprise our
church family .
Nearly every person who calls Brushy Creek home does so
because someone else invited them . Someone went beyond the
walls of the church, began a relationship, started a conversation,
and said, “You should come to Brushy Creek with me this Sunday .”
As you meander the milieu of this magazine, note that we’re not
only asking you to personally be a part of things happening at
Brushy Creek, but we’re also hoping you will invite others . Will
you do what others have done before you and go beyond the
walls to reach our community for Christ?
All for Jesus,
Pastor Jeremy
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stepsto connect
Our Mission: Rescue. Grow. Serve. Rescue the lost | Grow as believers | Serve othersWe don’t Rescue, Grow & Serve because it sounds good . We do it because it’s a commission from God . Here are specific entry points to support our mission, while connecting at Brushy Creek .
Rescue: “Go and make disciples of all the nations. . . ” MATTHEW 28:19
• One Mile Mission • Mission Trips • Mega 5 Camp
Grow:“We are not meant to remain as children. . . but to grow up in every way into Christ.” EPHESIANS 4:14-15
• Sunday Services• The Greenhouse• Life Groups• Weekly Bible Studies
Serve: “Through love serve one another. . . love your neighbor as yourself.” GALATIANS 5:13-14
• Brushy Creek Kids• Student Ministry• Media Team• Mega 5 Camp
• Good News Club• Celebrate Recovery• The Landing• Celebration Place
• AWANA• Mega 5 Camp• Women at The Creek• Deaf Ministry
• Worship Ministry• Café at The Creek• Mission Trips • Celebrate Recovery
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family ministriesPlaces to Connect
Kids Ministry Loving volunteers teach babies through 5th graders about Jesus on Sundays at 9:15 & 10:45am, and Wednesdays at AWANA at 6:30pm, as part of The Greenhouse . Brushy Creek Kids check-in kiosks are located on the 1st & 2nd floors of the Education Building. Contact: [email protected] | [email protected]
Student Ministry Middle and High School students learn to identify and grow in their faith on Sundays at 9:15am in the ARC, Wednesdays at 6:30pm during the school year, and at special retreats and events . Teens struggling with their habits, hurts and hang-ups are encouraged to attend The Landing on Mondays at 6pm for a free meal and a safe place to talk . Contact: [email protected]
College Ministry Greenville-based and visiting college students gather weekly on Sundays at 9:15am in E307, as well as monthly for outside social and service events . Contact: [email protected]
Singles Ministry Young Professionals meet for fellowship and study Sundays at 9:15am in E319 . Those 33-55 are invited to visit the Connections Class in E320 at 9:15am . Both groups also gather for monthly social and service events . Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].
Womens Ministry Representing all ages and stages of life, our women gather for on-going Bible studies, biannual retreats and fellowships, as well as unique opportunities to grow and serve . Contact: [email protected]
Worship Ministry Do you have a heart for worship? Join the Worship Team as it leads us in praise Sunday mornings, and prepares for special holiday presentations . The Brushy Creek Choir & Orchestra rehearses on Wednesday nights at 6:45pm . Singers and musicians must audition for the Worship Band . Contact: [email protected]
Senior Adult Ministry Active, caring and committed, the Senior Adult Ministry hosts on-going socials and studies, as well as service and travel opportunities . Contact: [email protected]
Deaf Ministry New and veteran ASL users sit together in the Worship Center and interpret services at 9:15am on Sunday mornings, and immerse them-selves in all activities at Brushy Creek . Contact: [email protected]
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Join a life groupBecause life takes place 24/7, we call our Sunday School classes Life Groups . Members are there for you every day of the week – not just Sundays . We have co-ed, all-women and all-men groups that are organized by general ages . Others are designed for specific stages in life, including Newlyweds/Nearlyweds, Young Marrieds, Middle, High School and College Students, and Singles . We also host classes that serve the needs of our deaf, international, and Hispanic speaking members .
You’ll find a list of Life Groups at BrushyCreek .org, or at our Visitor Kiosks and Member Services Desk in The Lobby . Education Minister Angela Carter can also help pinpoint what group may fit your needs . Groups meet at 8am, 9:15am & 10:45am on Sunday mornings on-campus, as well as for engaging events off-campus . (AngelaC@BrushyCreek .org)
Weekly Bible Studies: Women at The Creek hosts a variety of studies that meet during the week and on week-ends . Please visit our Women at The Creek Facebook group, and the weekly bulletin at BrushyCreek .org, for specific information .
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come to greenhouseRoot yourself in this environment providing rich, spiritual growth on Wednesday nights during the school year . The Greenhouse offers a wide variety of lifestyle classes and Bible studies . Sessions run six weeks each, so you can explore a variety of topics that interests you . Classes are open to all in the community .
Session II will run October 10 – November 14AWANA Preschoolers and children enjoy games, group-time and God .
Godliness Plus Contentment Students learn how to be content in Jesus .
Mission Project Training Myanmar Team members delve into the tenants of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam, as they learn the Burmese culture’s do’s and don’ts .
Parenting Through the Phases 936 weeks . How to make the most of the time you have from your child’s birth though high school graduation .
Turquoise Table Connect with people in your own neighborhood to build friendships and faith opportunities .
Battle Plan for Prayer (Part 2) Take your prayer life to the next level .
A Biblical Perspective of Israel Pastor Jeremy and Dr . Tony Crisp provide a Biblical tour of the Holy Land .
Putting Paul Together (Part 2) The complete picture of Paul through his letters .
ESL Strengthen your English in a warm, inviting environment .
Spanish Bible Study Entire study will be taught in Spanish .
Strength in Revelation The ultimate fulfillment of God’s promise, taught is ASL .
Wednesday Night Classes
Make 2018 plansSeptember 1 Basketball Registration Registration opens for teens, men & women to play on Brushy Creek teams at BrushyCreek .org .
September 3 | 6:30pm Celebrate Recovery Movie “I Can Only Imagine .”
September 4-5 | 8:55-9:30am Weekday Parent Meet & Greet Join us as our weekday preschool celebrates 50 years! The Lobby
September 9 | 12-1pm Brushy Creek Kids Hangout Pizza & cupcakes for kids, parents & volunteers . RSVP at BrushyCreek.org.
September 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 5-7pm High School Bible Study The Oliver’s
September 12 | 9:30am Women’s Bible Study Our weekday study begins with “Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything .” E301
September 15 | 9-10am Creekside Kids Volunteer Orientation The Lobby
September 16 Missions Day
September 16th | 3-6pm Worship Team and Worship Band Auditions Contact: [email protected]
September 21-23 Singles Fall Retreat A getaway with guest speaker Dr . Ralph Carter . Camp McCall
September 28 | 6:30pmOld Tent Meeting The Senior Adult Ministry kicks back with Blue Grass and fun . $10 tickets available at Member Services.
September 28 | 6:45pmLevel Ground Singles across Greenville gather for networking and fellowship . The Lobby
September 29 | 8:30am“Christmas is Coming” Breakfast & Rehearsal
October 2 | 1:30-3:30pm Crafting at The Creek Senior Adults design autumn decorations . Contact: [email protected]
October 3 | 7-9pmStudent Worship Service & Open Gym The ARC
October 4-7NYC Mission Trip Pray for our Mission Team as they partner with New City Church .
October 10 | 6:45pm The Greenhouse Session II begins . More on pg. 5.
October 14Make Some Noise Brushy Creek Kids sing during both services .
October 16 | 10:30amMerry Makers YesterUkes and Dick Barksdale entertain .
October 19Friday Night Lights Students tailgate for the Eagles v . the Yellow Jackets .
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October 20Merry Makers Gaither Vocal Band Reunion .
October 21Invite Your One Bring an unchurched friend .
October 21-29Serbia Mission Trip Pray for our team helping the Hepners .
October 26-28Women’s Fall Retreat/ Women at War Battling Satan for the minds of God’s daughters . Pleasant Ridge Retreat Center
October 26Friday Night Lights Students tailgate for the Warriors v . Dorman .
October 31Brushy Creek “Treats” Greenville Brushy Creek Parking Lot
November 2-3Family Leadership Retreat Look UP Lodge
November 4 | 9:30amParent-Child Dedication Class Want to dedicate your child? Contact: [email protected]
November 4 | 9:15 & 10:45amGlobal Missions Action Conference Hear from those on the front lines of missions around the world .
November 13 | 10:30amMerry Makers Vocalist and Humorist Dennis Smith entertains . Contact: [email protected]
November 18Young Professionals Friendsgiving Dinner
November 19-22 Thanksgiving Service Project We’ll serve our traditional turkey dinners to show Brushy Creek Loves Greenville .
November 28 | 7-9pm Student Worship Service & Open Gym The ARC
November 30 | 6:45pmLevel Ground Singles across Greenville gather for networking and fellowship . The Lobby
DecemberOperation Christmas Child Donate and volunteer . Contact: [email protected]
DecemberMerry Makers Christmas dinner at the Billy Graham Library . Contact: [email protected]
December 5 Women’s Christmas Dinner
December 9 Young Professionals Christmas Party
December 16th | 6pmChristmas Concert with Charles Billingsley Worship Center
December 18 | 10:30amMerry Makers Skip & Tina Stephens entertain . Contact: [email protected]
December 23 | 9-10:30amStudent Life Group Christmas Parties The ARC
December 23 | 9:15amKids’ Happy Birthday to Jesus Party
December 24 | 4pm & 11pmChristmas Eve Candlelight Services
Get engagedMy plan to engage at BCBC and how to register.Now that you have an idea of the many opportunities available at Brushy Creek, it’s time to make your plan .
Questions to Ask: Am I connected to the Brushy Creek family?How can I be better connected?What is God calling me to do?________________________________________________________
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Please remember, learn to swim in the shallows of The Creek, before you dive into the deep end . Simple ways to get started include: • Join us Sunday mornings
• Visit a Life Group
• Sample a Greenhouse Class on Wednesday nights
• Support Brushy Creek financially by giving during services, through the mail, or at BrushyCreek .org/Give
Got questions? Our ministers have answers and can guide you on events that best fit your interests and needs .
Pastor Jeremy Roberts: JeremyR@BrushyCreek .org
Executive Pastor Benji Ladd: BenjiL@BrushyCreek .org
Worship Pastor Tim Bottoms: TimB@BrushyCreek .org
Education & Women’s Minister Angela Carter: AngelaC@BrushyCreek .org
Student & Recovery Pastor Jeremiah Oliver: JeremiahO@BrushyCreek .org
Missions, Outreach & Adult Recovery Pastor Jim Russell: JimR@BrushyCreek .org
Creekside Kids Minister Lizzi-beth Spence: LizziBethS@BrushyCreek .org
Creekside Kids Preschool Minister Sheree Bagley: ShereeB@BrushyCreek .org
Want to become an official member of the Brushy Creek family? Executive Pastor Benji Ladd would love to chat with you about this exciting decision, and can walk you through the simple steps . He’d like to take you out to lunch .
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Stay connectedBeyond Campus
Our website contains great information to help you learn who we are, what we do, and why we do it .
Trace our humble beginnings back to the days of George Washington . Discover how we’re helping to build God’s kingdom in faraway lands . Join us as we serve others for Jesus right here in Greenville .
Be sure to visit our Media page, that has a full archive of sermons and message series by Pastor Dr . Jeremy Roberts, former Pastor Dr . Ralph Carter, and many guest speakers .
Social MediaWe enjoy highlighting events, showcasing opportunities, and sharing the Gospel across many forms of social media . Follow us and know every time you interact with our posts, it pushes our messaging on the feeds of your friends and family, serving as a form of outreach . What a fun way to share God’s word and the mighty things He’s doing for Brushy Creek!
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RightNow MediaWant free access to 10,000+ Bible studies and Christian entertainment programming on your personal computers and tablets? Enjoy everything from Francis Chan and Lisa Harper, to VeggieTales and Boz, at your convenience .
Contact Benji Ladd ([email protected]) for Brushy Creek’s passcode to log in to RightNowMedia.org.
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