NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Sunday ABFs & Groups

9:00 am Victory, Rm. 3104 Family, Rm. 3105/06

10:30 am Converge, Rm. 2104 Horizons, Rm. 3105/06 Life Journey, Rm. 3104 Young Professionals, Rm. 3101/02

5:00 pm Fusion & Element Teens, Fl. 1 + 2

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

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Welcome toBIBLE CENTER!

Matt Friend, Senior Pastor

Questions &Registrations:

Call (304) 346-0431 Register on the Bible Center appSubmit a Connection Card Go to BibleCenterChurch.com/registerEmail a staffer at (username)@BibleCenterChurch.com

Dear Friends,

I’m so glad you’ve chosen to spend this special Sunday with us! May God comfort your heart this Thanksgiving season.

It’s our joy to host Jenny Simmons again! Jenny is a dynamic storyteller and encourager who uniquely sees God at work in the world around her. She was an inspiration to the women who attended the Women’s Ministry Event back in September, and our staff was thrilled when she agreed to come back and serve with our worship team this weekend.

As the lead singer of the former band, Addison Road, Jenny traveled the country with her husband, Ryan, and bandmates who met as students at Baylor University. For over a decade they created albums that reached around the world and saturated Christian radio with singles landing among the Top 10 for over 60 weeks. Lyrics to the band’s most popular songs such as Hope Now, What Do I Know of Holy, Fight Another Day, and All That Matters shaped a generation of Christian music listeners. She has since produced two solo albums, The Becoming and To Be Well and has authored two books, including her most recent (that my wife Sarah is currently enjoying), “Made Well: Finding Wholeness in the Everyday Sacred Moments.”

Above all else, our staff is impressed with Jenny’s authenticity. She’s the real deal. As she joins our worship team for this special Sunday, let’s sing with all our hearts and remember our great God and His many gifts.

For the city,

Bible Center in 5After today's service, a Bible Center staff member will take 5 minutes to share our church's vision and mission. If you’re new, you're invited to meet at the front right of the Worship Center. GriefShare: Surviving the HolidaysTuesday, Nov. 21 • 7 PM • Rm. 3101/02 • Wondering how you'll survive Thanksgiving and Christmas after losing a loved one? Learn practical tips to help as you head into the holiday season. Video class led by Pastor Chad Cowan.

Cookies & Carols (Widows Ministry)Friday, Dec. 1 • 6 PM • Gathering Space •GEMS, you're invited to an evening of cookies and carols! RSVP by calling the church office no later than Nov. 21. ManUP! Thanksgiving LuncheonWednesday, Nov. 22 • 11:45 AM - 1 PM •Charleston Marriott's Brick Salt Bar & Kitchen • Enjoy a time of camaraderie along with a delicious buffet. You are invited to the 10th Annual ManUP! Thanksgiving Luncheon. Pastor Mike Graham will be this year's guest speaker. The buffet cost is $15. Registration is not required but blessings are guaranteed!

Hymn SingSunday, Nov. 26 • 8 AM • Rm 3105/06 • Everyone is invited to join us for a time of singing hymns, hearing the stories behind the hymns, and even requesting to sing some of your favorites. This is a great way to prepare your heart for the Sunday morning worship services.

Foster Care Informational MeetingTuesday, Nov. 28 • 6:30-7:30 PM • Family Rm. (3101/02) • Have you considered doing foster care, but don't know where to start? Do you wonder if it is something you can do? Is adoption in your future, whether local, foreign, or from foster care? Married, single, empty-nesters, young professionals–come and find out! Contact Michelle Thompson (mthompson) for additional details.

Pastor Matt's BooksIf you'd like to see a list of all the books Pastor Matt has recommended in his sermons, go to BibleCenterChurch.com/books.

Christmas Parade FloatAnnouncing Bible Center's first year in the City of Charleston's Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2! We'll be building a float to enter into the parade (and contest!) and will hand out hot chocolate at the parade. Anyone who would like to help build the float or pass out goodies can contact Jane Jackson (jjackson) or sign up on the app.

Men’s Breakfast at Shoney'sTuesday, Dec. 5 • 7:30 AM • Dutch treat • All men are invited!

OWLS Christmas Brunch & BasketsSaturday, Dec. 9 • 9 AM • Calling all OWLS! We will have a delicious breakfast and will assemble Christmas baskets to deliver to our elderly shut-ins and those with special needs in our church family. Monetary donations are being accepted. RSVP on the app or to Judy (jmercer) by Dec. 3.

Christmas Baskets for Shut-InsIf you know of anyone who would be blessed by some Christmas cheer, submit their name and address to Judy Mercer (jmercer). The OWLS will be preparing Christmas baskets for elderly shut-ins and those with special needs within our church family.

Dodgeball Tournament (3rd-5th Grades)Saturdays in Jan. • 2-3:30 PM • Gather your friends, name your team, and sign up for our Dodgeball Tournament! Each team needs 6 players: all boys, all girls or mixed. Points will be awarded at the end of each game, and winners will be rewarded on the last week. The deadline to sign up your team is Sunday, Dec. 10. Contact Pastor Richard (rthompson) for questions.

Keep Up With the LatestBible Center is committed to com-municating events and important info, such as inclement weather

alerts. Make sure that the info we have for you is up-to-date. Click on the logo at the top of our website or call the church office. If you have questions about BC Central, contact Jessica VonCrist (jvoncrist).

Notes of Sympathy• To Kim Lough, whose brother, Johnny

Thompson, passed away.

NEXT SUNDAY:

God's PresenceChanges Everything

Joshua 5

TODAY'S MESSAGE:

Being Thankfulfor the PastJoshua 3, 4

Being Thankful for the PastJoshua 3-4

Third in a 4-part series titled: Not Alone: Courage for the Journey

Pastor Matt Friend – November 19, 2017

This Week’s Book Recommendation

What's the main challenge from today's story?

________________ the past so you can

________________ your future.

How can we make this practical?

1. Create ________________ of God's faithfulness in the past. (4:1-10)

2. Be most thankful for your own ____________. (4:23-24; cf. 3:16)

3. Prioritize the next __________________ over your own. (4:11-23)

4. Make every decision with the ______________ of others in mind. (4:24)

What next step is God inviting me to take today?

Made Wellby Jenny Simmons

Child dedication is a special part of the service during which we seek to highlight parents' commitment to raise their children with a God-centered approach to parenting. This ceremony is not a sacrament or a means of salvation for the child, but a wonderful opportunity for the church and the parents to consciously purpose to raise our precious children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

If you are interested in participating, you may register in one of three ways:

– Call (304) 346-0431 or email Michelle Thompson at mthompson@BibleCenterChurch.com;

– Register on the Bible Center app; or

– Fill out the Connection Card in a seat pocket near you, and place it in an offering basket or Response Box.

a Special Needs room & Equipment…

How you can help…

Christmas CardO F F E R I N G

As we start ministering more intentionally to families of children with special needs, we will be outfitting a designated classroom with equipment and safety items.

There are a number of ways you can give to this upcoming ministry: 1. Through the Bible Center app; 2. On BibleCenterChurch.com/give; 3. Placing your gift in the offering

basket during services; or by 4. Mailing or submitting a Christmas

card with your donation in it. Be sure to specify "Christmas Card Offering" on your gift.Funds given beyond what's needed will be used to help launch this ministry and to build an accessible playground on the South lawn.

Above: the "ladybug Room" as it Appears currently.

21 Tu GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays (7 PM)

22 W ManUP! Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Marriott (11:45 AM) No AWANA until 1/3/18

23 Th HAPPY THANKSGIVING! GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU! Preschool closed until 11/27 Church office closed until 11/26

26 Su Hymn Sing (8 AM)

28 Tu Foster Care Informational Meeting (6:30 PM)

30 Th OWLS trip to the Greenbrier (7 AM)

Calendar of Events

1 F GEMS Cookies & Carols (6 PM)

2 Sa Bible Center in the Christmas Parade (10 AM)

3 Su Night of Worship w/ Bible Center Band: Child of Love (6 PM)

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

8 F Preschool Open House (10 AM)

9 Sa OWLS Brunch & Baskets (9 AM)

16 Sa Union Mission Christmas Food Distribution (9 AM)

17 Su Night of Worship w/ Bible Center Choir & Orchestra: Let Us Adore Him (6 PM)

19 Tu Bible Center School Christmas Program (6:30 PM)

20 W Fireside Gathering (6:30 PM)

24 Su Christmas Eve Candlelight Services (10 AM*, 3 PM*, 5 PM) *Childcare provided (Birth – 2 YO)