The genius of generosity Kansas pastor Jack Wellman has been credited with the insight that “there

is a certain genius in generosity.” He explains that when we open our hands —

figuratively speaking — to allow something to pass through our fingers, ra-

ther than holding it with tightly clenched fists, God can give us new bless-

ings.

“God cannot pour more into hands that are

already clinging tightly to what they hold,”

says Wellman. Whether material goods or

time, ideas or talents, money or energy, the

gifts God has given us so generously are to

be shared just as freely with others. With

our hands continually open to receive, give and

receive again, God’s genius cycle of generosity

goes on and on.

Here is a short list of things that I am thankful for; -I am thankful for God showing His love for me by dying for my sins. -I am thankful that God initiated a relationship with me and saved me. -I am so thankful that God equips me to serve Him/His Church. -I am thankful for the love, support, and partnership of my wife. -I am thankful that my children are loving, respectful, and seeking to live for Jesus. -I am thankful to work with such a Spirit-gifted, dedicated staff that are more like family. -I am thankful to serve Christ alongside so many amazing Christ followers at UBC. -I am thankful that people are pouring into me, and allowing me to pour into them. -I am thankful that God is bringing new people into our church to help us grow. -I am thankful for the volunteers at UBC, knowing that God will grow this group even more. -I am thankful that God has planted us in Union to live, serve, and minister. -I am thankful that UBC is growing in our commitment to reach Union and beyond. -I am thankful that God is continuing to teach me, grow me, and prepare me for what is ahead. -I am thankful that God provides for our church and my family in ways that I cannot com-prehend. -I am thankful for our health, our country, our freedom, and the hope we have in Christ. -Lastly, I am thankful that our needs don’t overwhelm our God (Philippians 4:19). This must not be our only thankful season, but I realize it is a time when we focus on it more. I challenge you to write out an “I am thankful for...” list. I challenge you to share it with your family, friends, and even your church family. Thankfulness affirms in our hearts all that God has done, all that He is doing, and all that He has yet to do.

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

• Fall Bash/Lock-in 11/02-11/03

• Deaf Min. Fellowship 11/03

• Time Change—Fall Back @

2AM 11/04

• $1 @ the Door Offering

(Goes toward GAP) 11/04

• No Youth Fellowship 11/04

or 11/25

• NKBA Meeting 3—8pm

11/05

• Vote 11/06

• Baptist Women 11/06

• Deacon’s Meeting 11/06

• No School 11/06 and

11/21—11/23

• Women’s Bible Study

11/06,11/13, 11/20, 11/27

• OCC Boxes Due 11/11

• Leader in Me Recognition

11/11

• Deaf Ministry Thanksgiving

Dinner & Movie 11/17

• Baby Dedication 11/18

• GAP Toy Collection 11/18 &

11/25

• No Activities 11/21

• Thanksgiving 11/22

• Office Closed 11/22 & 11/23

• Decorating for Christmas

11/26—11/27

• GAP toy delivery 1129

From the Pastor 1

GAP Trip/Birth Announcement 2

Calendar/B-days/Anniv. 3

Contact Information 4

The Triumph 2018

Union Baptist Church P.O . Box 1 94 / 1 985 Mt . Zio n Roa d, Uni on, K Y 4109 1

8 59.3 84 .385 5

Inside this issue:

Thankful

Members of our Student Pastor Search Team: Ed Brzezinski John Groathouse Carl Miller Melanie Pikar Paul Stephenson Belinda Taylor Susie Underwood Also: Pastor Mark, exec.-officio Mylissa Trowbridge (alter.)

Please keep them in your prayers. Our youth are im-portant to us and we want God’s help in choosing the right person for the job.

We just recently welcomed one of our newest attenders into our world.

Lillian Grace Chasteen Born: October 16, 2018 Weight: 10 Pounds 1 ounce Length: 21 inches

Proud First time parents are: Hannah and Glenn Chasteen

Welcome to the UBC family, precious one!

GAP Christmas Trip 2018 We are close to our annual Christmas trip to the Gods’ Appala-chian Partnership (GAP) in McDowell, KY! Our plans are in place as we prepare our hearts for the blessings that will come! Dates are as follows:

Sunday through Thursday, December 2nd – 6th Working the Toy store and helping with distribution. Monday, December 10th Parent Store – kids shop for parents

Honored leaders of this years’ trip are Pat Durham, Susan For-man and Peggy Sorrell. Thank you ladies! It is time to think “Christmas” and we have our plans in place for a successful holiday trip. We still need toys, teen gifts, and parent gifts. So, if you see toys on clearance or an item that would be perfect for one of the teens, or you see a great clearance item for moms or dads, pick it up! Take advantage of “buy an item, get one free” coupons (Harbor Freight.) These make great dads gifts! We also appreciate monetary gift to purchase food and/or gifts for distribution, Just place your gift in an offering envelope marked clearly for GAP TOYS or FOOD.

November 4th, the “Dollar @ the Door” offering will be for GAP. November 18th and 25th we will collect toys, teen gifts, and par-ent gifts. The 25th will be the last day for collection.

Information letters containing dates, costs and miscellaneous information are available on the bulletin board. There is also a list of items needed for distribution, food, cleaning supplies, etc… Until then, if you have questions or want further infor-mation, feel free to contact me at trish.durham.pd@gmail.com, / (859)445-1227, or see Susan Forman or Peggy Sorrell.

Thanks in advance for your giving!

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New Members Here are the “New Addition” blessings to our

UBC Family. Introduce yourself and make them feel welcome!

Members Joined: - Amber Stewart - Patsy Bradley (Deaf Ministry) Baptism - Curtis Austin

01 Morgan Stephenson Donna McPeters Rusty Craddock 02 Leigh Worley William Ofori-Attah 04 Belinda Taylor Debbie Brungs 05 Hailey Richards Jeff Sluder 06 Sam Harney Zoe Webb 11 Lorie Clary Julie Bockelman Steve Brungs 12 Alyssa Scott 13 Kassidy Borchers 15 Heather Forman 16 Phil Rutar 20 Gwen Vallandingham 24 Mike White 28 Kristy Webb Arlene Thomas

08 Rusty & Debbie Lykes 22 Steve & Jodi Detillian 26 Terry & Patrice Borchers 27 Jeff & Leslie Sluder If you have a birthday or anniversary that is not listed or has not been listed please contact the office so we can update our files. Thank you!

3

Deaf Ministry Fellowship 2pm

1 2 Office Closed

4 $1 @ the Door

No Youth

5 NKBA Meeting

3—8pm @Piner Baptist

6 No School Baptist Women 2pm Deacon’s Mtg 7pm

Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm

7 8 9 10

11 OCC Boxes Due

Leader in Me Recognition

12

13 KBC Annual Mtg Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm

14 15 16 17

Deaf Ministry Thanksgiving

Dinner & Movie 5—9 pm

18 Baby Dedication (AM) GAP Toy Collection

19 20 Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm

21 No Activities No School

22 Office Closed No School

23 Office Closed No School

24

25 GAP Toy Collection No Youth Fellowship

26 Decorating for Christmas Noon—6pm

27 Finish Decorating(If needed)4-6pm Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm

28

29 GAP Toy Delivery

30

Sunday Summer Schedule 9:00 am Deaf Ministry Fellowship* 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Truck Stop Services 9:30-10:30 am Small Group Bible Studies* 10:30 am Children’s Church 11:00 am Morning Worship* 5:45 pm Youth Fellowship 6:00 pm Kids Club 6:00 pm Evening Worship

Tuesdays 8:30 am Morning Prayer Time 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday Summer Schedule 7:00 pm Youth Study 7:00 pm KiDzLife 7:00 pm Deaf Min. Bible Study (Rm. 212)*

7:00 pm Adult Prayer & Bible Study 8:15 pm Praise Band Practice

Thursdays 8:30 am Morning Prayer Time

Saturdays 9:00 am Morning Prayer Time

(*) Deaf Interpreter present

Weekly Schedule

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Fall Bash/Lock-in: 10pm—7am

Union Baptist Church Address Service Requested P.O. Box 194 1985 Mt. Zion Road Union, KY 41091

859-384-3855

Sunday Truck Stop Services 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM Small Group Bible Study 9:30—10:30 AM Fellowship 10:30 AM Children’s Church 10:30 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Youth Fellowship 5:45 PM KiDz Club 6:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM

Wednesday KidzLife 7:00 PM Youth Study 7:00 PM Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Praise Band Practice 8:15 PM

The Newsletter is on our website:

www.unionbaptistchurch.org

Our UBC Staff

Mark Webb Senior Pastor EMAIL: pastor@unionbaptistchurch.org

Arnie Forman Associate Pastor/Worship Pastor EMAIL: musicminister@unionbaptistchurch.org

Trevin Hogle Director of Children’s Ministry EMAIL: dcm@unionbaptistchurch.org

Bobbie Craddock Church Secretary EMAIL: secretary@unionbaptistchurch.org

Jodi Detillian Assistant Secretary EMAIL: secretary2@unionbaptistchurch.org

Union Baptist Church

P.O. Box 194, 1985 Mt. Zion Road Union, KY 41091 (859) 384-3855