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Weekly Announcements Bulletin : May 4, 2008Submissions to the bulletin should be sent to <bulletin@biblechurch.org> or delivered in writing to Cyndi Whisnant in the office by Tuesdays at 5pm.[Click here for last week's bulletin]Today in WorshipGathering Music Praise Awaits You Let Me Sing Worship Through Giving Welcome/Announcements Filling out Ministry Interest Sheets The Peace of Christ Message -- “Sure Signs of Christ” -- Mark Acuff Communion Lovestain Once Again In Christ Alone Closing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Podcasting Available for SermonsCHBC sermon Podcasts: MP3 and RealMedia versions of Sunday sermons can be downloaded from <sermons.biblechurch.org> to be played on computer or burned to CD; they also now being podcast from <sermons.biblechurch.org/rss.xml>. There is a link to this podcast from our webpage under Sermon Audio. ___________________________________________________ Welcome, First-Time Guests!We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today, and would like the opportunity to offer you a personal welcome. Please consider completing the brief visitor form, located on the back of the order of worship in the bulletin, and take it to our Welcome Center (located at the back of the auditorium). A tangible expression of our hospitality (tasty dessert bread) and a warm welcome will be waiting for you! Babies and children are most welcome in our church and in the services! However, please be aware that even happy noises may be distracting to others around you. The cry room (on the right side of the auditorium) and the nursing mothers’ room (across the corridor from the auditorium) are provided for parents’ convenience and the congregation’s ability to focus their attention. Both rooms have speakers so you can hear the service. Help us get to know you by making and wearing a name tag! Supplies are available at each entrance of the building. Radios and Headphones Available-- for Hearing Assistance broadcast on 106.3 Stop by the Info Desk to pick up radios and headphones for use during the service. TodayProspective Members’ Class – May 4Membership is an expression of our commitment to the people with whom we worship and live. Do you have interest in or questions about membership at the Bible Church? Join us at the membership class, meeting today, May 4, at 11:05 (during the second service) in the Fireside Room (207, off the lobby). Advance class packets are available at the Info Desk. Bag-It Sunday - May 4Remember to leave your non-perishable item(s) by the Bag-It sign in the church lobby to help the IFC Food Pantry. Newcomers’ Lunch - May 4New to the CHBC in the last several months (or years)? Hoping to meet some people and find out about CHBC in a low-key, friendly environment? Make plans to join us for a light lunch on Sunday, May 4, at 12:30pm (after the second service) in the Fireside Room (207, off the lobby). We’ll share food & fellowship, introduce leaders present, and give some points of contact in the church. Questions welcomed! Sunday Night Men’s Group Launches Spring Initiative - May 4The group will be starting a six week study titled “The Challenge of Living Well” on May 4 at 6pm. All men are welcome. Call Michael Thompson at 210-3710 or Jim Chenet at 618-1642 for info. Upcoming EventsChild Dedication - May 11Our Child Dedication is an opportunity for parents to pledge to raise their children unto the Lord. Those who are interested in dedicating their children on Sunday, May 11 at the 9:30 or 11:05 service, should contact the church office no later than Monday, May 5. Parents may pick up a green sheet to learn more at the Info Desk. Contact Jane Wiegers at <jane@biblechurch.org> or 408-0310. College Encounter Summer Fellowship - May 14College Encounter summer fellowship will be on Wednesdays at 7:30pm beginning May 14. This summer’s study will be on the book of Genesis. The location is Scott Vermillion’s house at 3500 Cottonwood Dr., Durham, NC 27707. Google address for directions. Together As a ChurchTithes and OfferingsContributions last week $ 37,000 2nd Quarter 2008 Goal $1,040,000 “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” Worship Through GivingAn offering is taken in each worship service as a part of our worship through giving. Personal checks or cash can be placed in the offering baskets but if you are giving cash and would like to have it credited to your contribution statement, please enclose it in an envelope with your name and address. Envelopes are available at the Info Desk or in the Information Racks around the building. Missional NeedsAnother part of worship and spiritual formation is service. There are many needs here at church, in the community, and abroad. We encourage everyone to consider their gifts, talents, and callings and put these to work in service of the Kingdom. A good place to start finding your place of impact is in the monthly publication, Missional Needs which is inserted in your bulletin today. This publication can also be found on the home page of the web site. Later this month, we will be asking people to complete a survey of ministry interests and spiritual gifts that will help us match gifts and interests with real needs. Honoring our Welcome & Hospitality VolunteersBe sure to sign the big “Thank You” card in the lobby that is for our Welcome and Hospitality volunteers. These are the men and women who work behind the scenes to make your Sunday morning enjoyable and welcome our guests. They are the Bread Bakers, Bread Givers, Coffee Fellowship servers, Greeters, and Welcome Desk volunteers. Yarnell Care CalendarAs we continue to remember Julie Yarnell and family in our prayers after Craig’s death in January, let us also join to meet their needs. There is an online care calendar that allows us to see opportunities to serve (groceries, meals, yard work, rides, childcare, etc.) and sign up for specific dates. To access this site, visit <www.carecalendar.org> and enter the following information: calendar id 2466 and security code YARNELLS (all caps). Dancing Dad NeededAre you a daddy who likes to dance? Well, dance on over to the planning team for the DDD! We need one more dad to help coordinate the event. On the job training is available. For more info, please contact Vickie Turner at <vickie.turner@earthlink.net>. 2008 Directory UpdatesThe most recent version of the church directory will be available in May. If you have recently changed any directory information, now is the time to let us know. You can fill out a form online at <www.biblechurch.org/dirform.html> or complete a paper update form, available at the Info Desk or in your bulletin today. Questions? Contact Cheryl Mitchell at 408-0310 x114 or <cheryl@biblechurch.org>. Other EventsSympathyOur condolences to Malcolm & Donna Coston on the death of Malcolm’s mother on April 30 and to Vicki O’Neal on the death of her father on April 29. Keep in Your Prayers
* Pray for Preston Parham, 14 year-old son of Jack and Richella Parham, who had heart surgery last Monday. Prayer ChainPrayer is an important component of the Bible Church. If you have needs that you would like others to pray for, contact Pam Bell at <prayer@biblechurch.org> or call Jean Lesesne at 929-2578. Monday Missions Prayer SupperJoin us at 6pm on Monday in the Fireside Room for a light potluck supper, fellowship, and a time to hear from David Stickel about his love of painting and his work with people from China. Women of HopeMeets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to support and encourage women experiencing childlessness through infertility or miscarriage. Contact Katherine Hicks at 489-3184 or at <kawb_hicks@yahoo.com>. Life GroupsLife Groups Still OpenStill interested in plugging into a Life Group? Stop by the Info Desk and fill out a Life Group card to let us know how we can help. Other EventsScott Sykes Conference - May 10There are still a few spaces left for the May 10 retreat led by Scott Sykes, author of Signs of the Coming Christ, sponsored by Discovery Bible Study. The conference is from 9-5 at the Aqueduct Conference Center in Chapel Hill. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. If you would like to attend, contact Susan Eaker at <jswee@nc.rr.com>. More info available at <www.aqueductcc.com> . Softball Practice - May 17The CHBC softball team will practice on Saturday, May 17 at Field 2 Homestead Park from 1-3pm. Jordan Lake Baptism - June 8We are excited to tell you that the next opportunity to be baptized will be on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30pm at Jordan Lake. Following this meaningful time will be a potluck picnic for those baptized and their encouragers. A preparatory class will be held on Monday, May 19, from 7-8:15pm, and a blue sheet about baptism is at the Info Desk. Please contact Cheryl Mitchell at <cheryl@biblechurch.org> to take part. KidsGames CancellationWe are sorry to announce that KidsGames (VBS) has been cancelled for this summer, but we are making plans for KidsGames 2009. Know what “kipagodillies” means? Write down your answer and place it in the drop box in the lobby by May 31 to win a prize! School Openings for Fall 2008Looking for a Great Preschool?Bible Church Preschool (BCP) serves children ages 12 months to four years and is currently enrolling for Fall 2008. Some age groups have openings, and some have a waiting list. The good news is that it is free to be on the waiting list! We meet from September through May on Mon-Thurs mornings (9am-12pm). Also, BCP is accepting applications for experienced Preschool Teachers and Assistants for the fall. If you would enjoy teaching a small preschool class, please consider this part-time opportunity. To learn more, check out our flyer at the Info Desk, see our web page at <www.biblechurch.org/m/preschool>, or contact Nancy Robinson at 408-0310 x135 or <preschool@biblechurch.org>. Deerstream Learning CenterDeerstream offers classes for homeschool students K-8th grade. Classes meet Monday and/or Wednesday mornings at the CHBC. To request a student application for Fall 2008, email Kris at <kzyczkiewicz@yahoo.com>. For info about the application process or curriculum, contact Amy Chauncey at <deerstream@gmail.com>. Triangle Discovery Homeschool Enrichment ProgramThe Discovery Homeschool Program has been expanded and now serves children from grades K-12, so you can be a part of Disovery Bible Study. Apply before June 15 to assure admission. The program is also open on a space available basis to homeschool families who are not attending the Bible study. Visit the Discovery website for more info or contact Briggs Greenwood at <briggs_greenwood@hotmail.com>. Sunday Morning ClassesConnecting Class The Crossroads Community for All Generations College Encounter Youth Sunday School Young Adults Iglesia Biblica en Español Sunday NightMen’s Initiative 6-7:45pm on Sunday nights (rooms 265-267). Contact Michael Thompson at 210-3710 or <mthompson@zoweh.com> with questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pastors & MinistersMark Acuff Brent Clark Randy Russell Laurie Newell Nathaniel Stine Vickie Turner Scott Vermillion David Ward |
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