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Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! I hope you’ll join me here this Wednesday (6 PM) for our annual BBQ Picnic. The details are on the back of this

bulletin; however, imagine the evening with me… As you meander up the driveway, the smell of Ridge View BBQ captivates your attention. Your eyes dart to

what will soon be an explosion of water balloons on the south lawn. Small children are running through The Splash Zone and students are launching themselves on a 75-foot slip & slide down the hill. Before parking, you stop at the Food Drop Off. A team unloads your dish with the hustle of a NASCAR pit crew. As you walk to the north side of the building (to the picnic tables), you see your pastors challenging anyone and everyone to games of corn hole and putt-putt. Your ears dance with the sounds of laughter, the giggles of children, pop cans cracking open, and the band playing in the background.

While walking toward the food tent, you think, “Short lines! No waiting! Awesome!” You engineer your plate to fit all your favorite foods: BBQ, baked beans, a brownie, watermelon, green beans, another brownie, potato casserole, and... one more brownie. With the warm plate resting on your lap, several folks introduce themselves. You join the ranks of adults who simply want to relax, enjoy a good meal, listen to the live concert, and avoid the t-shirt rockets being launched from the roof. Sarah and I will be right there with you. Join us for a great evening!

For the city,

Matt Friend Senior Pastor

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Come By… 9-to-5!We want you to view the church campus as a regular part of your life, so come by! The Bible Center building is open weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM. You’ll find open doors and smiling faces.• Relax in the Gathering Space, use the

Prayer Room, or enjoy the new Library.• Bike, walk, or jog through the outdoor

areas God has provided us.

Men’s BreakfastTuesday, August 1 • 7:30 AM • Shoney’s •Dutch treat • All men of the church are invited!

Service Time ChangeBeginning next Sunday, the 10:45 AM service start time is changing to 10:30 AM. The 9 AM service will remain the same. Our pastors and staff have shortened the gap between worship services to encourage participation in Adult Bible Fellowships, serving and student ministry. If you currently serve, please note that second service volunteers should arrive at their locations 15 minutes earlier.

GEMS Luncheon (A New Ministry for Widows)Saturday, August 12 • 12 PM • As fellow believers, we are called by God to care especially for those who are hurting and feel alone. It is with this in mind that Bible Center launched GEMS, a ministry to widows. Join us for our kick-off luncheon by registering on the app, online or on the Connection Card.

Hearts on Fire Conference (Middle/High School)August 18-19 • Cost: $50 • Meet at the church at 4:30 PM • You are invited to attend a local two-day conference, Hearts on Fire. They passionately reach out to believers by encouraging them in their walk with the Lord while challenging them to walk in the truth and integrity of Christ. To get the full conference experience, students will be staying at youth leaders’ homes on Friday night. Register online or through our app by August 6.

Special Mission Project UpdateThank you for giving towards the April-June Special Missions Project. Contributions in the amount of $6706.74 were collected for the Togo and Ohio GO Teams.

July-September Special Missions ProjectThe Special Missions Offering will go toward offsetting travel costs for the Thailand GO Team, which leaves February 2018. Perhaps the most challenging missions trip yet, the Thailand GO Team will be going into W.A.R. International’s safe houses to encourage and invest in the lives of men, women, and children who have been rescued from human trafficking. Please designate your payment: Special Missions Project.

Bible Center School: Dates to RememberTh Aug. 10 Preschool Fall Kick-off • 6 PMM Aug. 14 1st Day of PreschoolM Aug. 14 Elementary Open House • 6 PMTu Aug. 15 Middle School Open House • 6 PMW Aug. 16 1st Day of School, K-8th

Baptism ClassMonday, August 21 • 6:30 PM • Room 2104 If you are interested in being baptized, we ask that you attend our Baptism Class. Come prepared with your salvation testimony written out and bring a photo or be prepared to have one taken. If you have questions about what baptism means, contact Pastor Richard (rthompson) or fill out a Connection Card. Our next baptism service (the Outdoor Baptism) will be on September 10.

The Bible Center AppUse the Bible Center app to look up or register for an event, submit a

prayer request, or let us know you visited. Download it from your usual app store or go to BibleCenterChurch.com/app.

Notes of Sympathy• To the family of Frederick Dale Aldridge,

who passed away. • To Cindy Thomas, whose father, Timothy

McGue, passed away. Mr. McGue was also grandfather to Navy Thomas and Abe Thomas.

• To Valerie Smith, whose father, Kyle Justice, passed away.

• To Mary Young, whose sister, Karen Lillie-Uldricks, passed away.

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Sunday AdultBible Fellowships (ABFs)

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10:45 am Converge, Rm. 2104 Horizons, Rm. 3101/02 Life Journey, Rm. 3105/06

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Wednesday, August 2 • 6 PMIt’s time for a picnic! Everyone in the church is invited for a delicious BBQ, potluck, live music from Bible Center Band, and lots of games! Parents may want to bring a towel and a change of clothes for their kids who plan to play in The Splash Zone!

Want to help make this summer’schurch picnic the best ever?

What to Bring:

Church family will bring, according to last name:

A - J Side Dishes (coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, mac-n-cheese, green or baked beans, etc.)

K - P Dessert (there will be a designated section for

sugar-free and gluten-free)

Q - Z One case of water (at least 24 bottles) & one 12-pk of canned soda (Today is the last day to drop off the drinks at the Mission Wall–anytime before 8 pm, when the building closes.)

The church will provide BBQ & buns and allpaper products.

How to Help:Students and adults can...

• Assist at the food drop-off station.• Help with traffic flow and parking.• Get soaked at The Splash Zone while

kids have a blast.

Volunteers, plan to arrive at 5:15 PM.

Sign up to volunteer:• On the app• At BibleCenterChurch.com/register• Email Jane Jackson (jjackson)

food • music • cornhole • putt-putt • water games • and more!

This Week’s Book Recommendation

Theology and Practice of Mission:God, the Church, and the Nationsby Bruce Riley Ashford

God's Word to the WorldRomans 10:1-17

Last in an 9-part series titled: Lost in Translation

Pastor Matt Friend – July 30, 2017

What is God's not-so-secret weapon?

The Bible (v. 17)

How does God spread His Word?

1. He gave it to the church (vv. 5-8)

2. Churches send out preachers. (v. 15)

3. Preachers preach the Word. (vv. 14-15)

4. People hear the Word. (v. 14)

5. People believe in Jesus. (v. 14)

Why is this so important to God?

He wants the world to be saved! (vv. 1-4, 9-13)

What's today's main encouragement?

Let’s do whatever it takes to reach the world with

God’s Word.

Imagine a church where men, women, students, boys and girls of all ages can’t wait to attend on Sundays. Envision a church that inspires its members and attenders with a sense of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment throughout the week. Dream with me about a church that an entire city or region can’t live without. Visualize a church that creates inspirational environments for worshiping, belonging and serving week after week for people of all ages. We’re a long way from where we want to be as a church, but our pastors and staff are determined to lead us there as quickly as possible. We hope you’ll join us for this 4-week sermon series where we can help you find your fit within the Bible Center family!

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