Volume 7 - Number 5 May 18, 2016

UPDATING CSBC DIRECTORY

We are in the process of updating our CSBC directory. In order to complete this, we are asking that you please send us a current photo of yourself or a family portrait. The photo may be

submitted to us via e-mail or, if more convenient drop it off at the church office. We will scan the photo and return it to you as soon as possible. The photo will then be scanned into our

software program and be printed in the updated directory. Once the directory is completed, we will e-mail these to those of you who have this capability. These will also be available

for pick up at the church office.

CONNECTIONS It's time to switch groups! As a reminder, Connections is an effort to enhance the fellowship in

our church by randomly grouping families and individuals for a 4-month period to spend time socializ-

ing. Whether you are new and want to get to know folks or you've been around a while but need to

enlarge your circle of friends, this is a fun way to spend time with the CSBC family of God. Check out

the pictures of the fun on the announcement video loop and/or the bulletin board in the hallway!

If you missed out on the previous rotations and would like to join in the fun, it is now time to sign up.

Check out the bulletin insert or sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.

If you were in the last rotation it will be assumed that you want to continue in a new group un-

less you notify us otherwise. And if you need to drop out, please note that on the bulletin insert as

well. New groupings will be announced June 1. Give it a try ... if not for yourself, do it for others, do

it for your church. Acts 2:46b-47a.

SECURITY TEAM MEETING

On May 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. the Security Team will be meeting asking for help to establish guidelines for different committees that will be part of the Security Policy for our church. The

committees that we need to establish are: classroom management, health, parking lot and facilities. At this meeting, individuals will be ask to choose a committee that they have some interest in and

setup their first meeting, pick a spokesperson and complete a handout.

A complete list of information concerning this meeting will be available once again in the bulletin this Sunday, May 22nd. Please contact Joe Rukat for further

information regarding this important meeting.

Music Notes - Ray Conway, Minister of Worship

May 22, 2016

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Tracy Tichenor

SOUND SYSTEM

10:15 a.m. - Jeremy Tichenor (WT)

May 29, 2016

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Mary Wright

SOUND SYSTEM 10:15 a.m. - Michael Oakley, Sr. (Orch/Solo)

6:30 p.m. - Joe Rukat (CC’s)

June 5, 2016

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Mike Bonham

SOUND SYSTEM

10:15 a.m. - Jeremy Tichenor (WEns)

June 12, 2016

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Ginny Baltzer

SOUND SYSTEM

10:15 a.m. - Julian Yelton (PT)

June 19, 2016

VIDEO POWER POINT 10:15 a.m. - Tracy Tichenor

SOUND SYSTEM

10:15 a.m. - Michael Oakley, Sr. (WEns)

MEDIA MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE

MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES 1. Sunday, May 22 - 8:15 AM - WorshipTeam rehearsal 10:10 AM - Adult Choir rehearsal 2. Wednesday, May 25 - 5:30 PM - Orchesetra rehearsal 7:15 PM - Adult Choir rehearsal 8:45 PM - PraiseTeam rehearsal 3. Sunday, May 29 - 8:30 AM - Orchestra rehearsal 4. Wednesday, June 1 - 5:30 PM - Orchestra rehearsal 7:15 PM - Adult Choir rehearsal 8:45 PM - PraiseTeam rehearsal 5. Sunday, June 5 - 8:45 AM - PraiseTeam rehearsal (No Adult Choir) 6. Wednesday, June 8 - (No Music Ministry rehearsals—VBS) 7. Sunday, June 12 - 8:15 AM - Brass Ensemble rehearsal 10:10 AM - Adult Choir rehearsal 8. Wednesday, June 15 - 5:30 PM - Orchestra rehearsal 7:15 PM - Adult Choir rehearsal 9. Sunday, June 19 - 8:15 AM - Worship Ensemble rehearsal (No Adult Choir) 10. Wednesday, June 22 - (No rehearsals)

THE “SON” FLOWER CLOTHES CLOSET IS NOW OFFERING CLOTHES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.

THEY ARE LOCATED AT 301 SOUTH LAUREL STREET,

WALHALLA, SC 29691

OPEN ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY - 9:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM

TOTALS SERVED IN MARCH TOTALS SERVED IN APRIL

91 Families 69 Families 344 Individuals 194 Individuals

New In The Church Library DVD: Laughing in the Dark - Chonda Pierce

The story of one woman's journey through depression, grief, hope and victory told with the emotional intensity and humor that only Chonda Pierce can deliver. As the film unfolds, many women will realize that it's their story too. A powerful and relational movie for anyone who has suffered loss or separation….. Book: Her Way: The Remarkable Story of Hephzibah Jenkins Townsend - Rosalie Hall Hunt

Before there was a Woman's Missionary Union, there was Hephzibah Jenkins Townsend, a determined and courageous woman who transcended the societal constraints of the antebellum South to found a missionary society that would become the model for hundreds of others to follow.

UPDATED NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION DATES FOR 2016

June 22 July 20

August 17 September 21

October 19 November 16 December 14

WELCOME DESK/GREETER SCHEDULE 2016

DATE 9:00-9:15

GREETERS 10:00-10:20

WELCOME DESK 10:00-10:20 GREETERS

11:30-11:40 WELCOME DESK

May 22 - Kelley Weiser & Suzanne Merrell “ 29 - Dianne & Terry England & Elizabeth Thomas June 5 - Susan Conway “ 12 - Shannon Elliott “ 19 - Brandon & Megan Howard “ 26 - James & Celeste Holcomb July 3 - James & Celeste Holcomb

2016 EXTENDED TEACHING CARE

May 22 Elaine Hiler & Gordon Corbett Allan Addis Walt & Tena Wright Roy Dodd

May 29 Diane Jackson & Donna Thompson Michole Orosco Harrison Elliott & Martha Dyar Betsy Reid

June 5 Jayne Watson & Allan Addis Ginny Baltzer Steve & Vicky Head Gerald Nix

June 12 Jerry & Donna Lee Missy Gibson Jerry & Donna Lee Michole Orosco

June 19 Linda Quarles & Connie Rogers Jamia Oakley Blease Harper & Barbara Pearson Allan Addis

June 26 Gerald & Carolyn Nix Bob Ward Mike & Joyce Wright Rita Harper

SANCTUARY FLOWERS If you would like to contribute toward the beauty and worship in our

sanctuary, there are several open dates available for placing flowers in the sanctuary. Please call the office (638-2986) or e-mail (collegestreet@bellsouth.net) and let us know if

you would like to share in this ministry.

Flowers are being placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, May 22, 2016 by

Tracy & Jeremy Tichenor in honor of their 20th Wedding Anniversary which they

will celebrate on May 25th. Congratulations!

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

Flowers are being placed in the sanctuary

on Sunday, May 29th, 2016 by Mary Martin and Connie Rogers in observance of Memorial

Day. We honor and thank our active and retired military personnel as well as those who

have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

July 3 Becky Thompson & Susan Jones Mary Wright Harold & Brenda Gibson Laura Addis

July 10 Don Bickers & Martha Dyar Tim Merrell Allan Addis & Harrison Elliott Linda Quarles

July 17 Rhonda Barker & David Thomas Michole Orosco Walt & Tena Wright Elaine Ward

July 24 Bob & Elaine Ward Ginny Baltzer Steve & Vicky Head Debbie Rukat

July 31 Greg Tichenor & Geraldine Ford Jamia Oakley Mike & Joyce Wright Roy Dodd

Youth Ministries - Brandon Howard, Director of Youth

Children’s Ministries Lauren Beddingfield, Director of Children

Hello CSBC! As I write this, I take time to reflect on the incredible year that God has blessed us with here at College Street! We ended MARK Club and Bible Quest a few weeks ago and I’m sad to see it end for the summer. We have such great volunteers that take their time and put forth effort to love and minister to kids in our community! I am so thankful for all of them! Their love and passion for these ministries both humble and overwhelm me with gratitude. As we look into Church Renewal, I hope that our pursuits will remind us of why we want God to renew us and who does He want us to reach out to with His love. Love isn’t something that should be kept to ourselves. It is meant to be shared with others. When you experience God’s love, your response should be to show others how Jesus can change their life the way He changed yours. When kids play tag, there are usually safe zones which are places they can’t be tagged as long as they stay in that spot. Unfortunately for many Christians, we spend too much of life in the safe zone. We watch other people doing things and living their lives for Jesus and we don’t step out of the safe zone to join in the excitement. Ask any kid and they’ll tell you they don’t spend the whole game of tag in the safe zone and, in life, neither should we. I hope that as we step into this summer and next fall pursuing renewal and growth in our church that we don’t forget that running the race of faith is much more rewarding and enriching than spending life in the safe zone. I look forward to running the race with each of you! ~Lauren Romans 12:9

Hey Everyone, As you know the youth summer schedule is always packed and it is no different this year. I will need some help from parents and adults in the church this summer. First, I need some volunteers for the carwash coming up this weekend on Saturday, May 21st. If it rains, we will move it to the following Saturday, May 28

th . This will be held in the parking area just in front of the gym.

Ways you could help: 1) Bring your car to be washed. 2) Give a pledge to a youth member. 3) Serve that day. 4) Give a donation at the carwash. Please, please, please help us out! I am going to need several volunteers that day to help wash cars. If you can help, just let me know. Also, some important dates that are coming up: June 1

st and June 5

th. June 1

st is the last day to sign

up for SummerSalt. SummerSalt is open to all students who have completed 6th – 12

th grades. Please

let me know as soon as possible if your student or their friends want to go. The deposit of $50 for SummerSalt is due on June 5

th. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for being an awesome church who always supports their students!

In Christ, Brandon Howard

From Ken… Many believers (and churches) have experience a time in their lives when the moving of the Holy Spirit was remarkable. At those moments people and churches are transformed into the image of Jesus Christ and something happens that changes them (at least for the immediate future) forever. Nobody can quite tell us why those moments fade into our past memories. But the result is “normalcy” as the world describes it.

I talked recently with someone struggling with the ideas of comparative “religions”. That person was trying to find the right “religion”. That person asked questions like “why is your church right and all others are wrong?” I said two things in response. First, that Satan uses these superficial arguments as a way of distracting you from what is really important.

They asked me then, “what is really important?” That’s when I said that “our faith is about a relationship and not a religion or set of rituals!” When you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, He becomes your all in all, He makes the difference, He changes your life, He will fill you with His Holy Spirit and you will never be the same again.

Twenty-nine (29) years ago this church experienced one of those moments when “relationships” with Jesus Christ were elevated and lives were changed. It wasn’t during an old fashioned revival. It wasn’t because some special speaker came to move us with the power of his testimony. It was because a group of people came to this church at their own expense to remind us of what is really important. They reminded us of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and what that really means. Then the Holy Spirit came in and did all the work.

Yesterday (Sunday, May 15, 2016) I invited a layman from North Carolina who works through our North American Missions Board to speak to our Sunday School, our Worship Service and our Church Council about the modern approach to “Church Renewal”. Guess what we learned? In 29 years nothing has changed except us. “Church Renewal” is still about being reminded of the powerful message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and then letting God do the rest of the work.

I am asking the church to set aside one weekend in October (7-9) to seek to allow the Holy Spirit to intensify our personal walk with Jesus Christ. With the Holy Spirit’s power this weekend has the potential of renewing our journey into intentional evangelism, personal discipleship and to regain a kingdom focus in everything we do.

There is a question and answer sheet of frequently asked questions about the Church Renewal process in this newsletter. Please take time to read it and then to pray about what you read. Ask the Lord this question … “Do you want us to do this?” As you pray and listen to God’s voice tell somebody. Tell your deacon. Tell your staff. Tell your Sunday School class. We want to get as many on board as possible and them along with our Church Council and our Deacons make the right decision.

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in church to worship our Lord.

Ken

Ken’s Korner - Ken Reid, Pastor

Age 3-

Vacation Bible School – COMING SOON! June 5-9 6:00-8:30 p.m.

~Sign up today online or fill out a form at church if you have not pre-registered! ~Day of Prayer for VBS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 22 ~GIVING TREE – continues through May 29 – Thank you! ~JUNE 4 - Set up day begins at 9:00 am ~JUNE 4 – 11:30 am – All Volunteers Meeting in Sanctuary

THANK YOU NOTE

Dear College Street Baptist Church, “With special thanks to all of you. Although this note says “Thank You” in just this simple way, there’s special meaning in these words to all of you today, for the thoughts behind this message are especially warm and true, and words cannot express the special thanks this brings to you.” I could never thank you enough for all of your prayers and support not only for me and Barry but also my AMAZING & LOVING parents! Your prayers have really meant SO much to me and Barry! God is so GOOD!! Great is Thy Faithfulness!!

With Love, Lisa Kimbrough

(Daughter of Clarence & Carolyn Blankenship)

(Note: Mrs. Lisa has been on our prayer list due to severe health problems for some time now. We are so grateful that she is improving and will continue to remember her in our prayers.

Her home address is1034 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23508 should you like to send her a note of encouragement.)

Summer Activities at CSBC

Listed below is a reminder of all the activities that are scheduled throughout the summer for everyone. If you have questions, you may call the church office at 864-638-2986 or e-mail the office at collegestreet@bellsouth.net. Golden Fellowship Monthly Meeting – Thursday, June 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center VBS Set up date – Saturday, June 4 – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. VBS Volunteer Meeting – Saturday, June 4: 11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School – Sunday, June 5 – Thursday, June 9 – 6:00 – 8:45 p.m. 6-Flags Over Georgia – Tuesday, June 14 This is a church-wide family event. We have purchased Group Tickets and will provide the bus for a cost of $40 per person. If you only need a ride to 6-Flags because you get tickets from another source the cost is $7 per person to ride the bus (maximum of $18 per family for those just needing a ride on the bus). A sign-up sheet is in the educational bulletin board area and purchase in advance is requested. (Make checks to College Street Baptist Church). The bus will leave at 8:00 a.m. The park is open at 10:30 a.m. and the Water Park is open from noon until 6:00 p.m. The bus will load to return at 7:00 p.m. and we will stop on the ride home to eat supper. Golden Fellowship to Dillard House – Thursday, June 16, Bus leaves at 10:00 a.m. (Everyone is welcome) Cost to ride the bus is $3. Lunch is “Dutch Treat”. Greenville Drive Baseball Game – Thursday, June 23 – Cost is $10 per person. We have 30 tickets with reserved seating. (First Come, first serve). Game time is 7:05 p.m. verses the Lakewood Blueclaw. Bus leaves the parking lot at 4:30 p.m. Golden Fellowship Monthly Meeting – Thursday, July 7 – 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Strawberry Hill for Peaches Trip with lunch at “The Junction” – Thursday, July 21. Bus leaves at 10:00 a.m. Cost to ride is $3. This is our annual “peaches” buying trip. Braves Baseball Trip – Thursday July 28 – TBA Golden Fellowship Monthly Meeting – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Silver Bay for Lunch with the Golden Fellowship – Thursday, August 18, bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. (Everyone is welcome) Churchwide Picnic at BiggerStaff – Sunday, August 28 following the morning service.

Frequently asked Questions about the Church Renewal Journey

Q. What is the Church Renewal Journey?

A. A churchwide process of awakening God’s church, equipping and discipling it’s members and sending them out with the joy of serving in the unique way God has called and gifted them, where they receive the Joy and God receives the Glo-

ry. Q. What does the Journey Consist of?

A. There are five major steps in the Journey, consisting of Lay Led weekend events:

The Lay Renewal Weekend is the Awakening step for the Journey and is an opportunity to re-awaken the church to it's purpose and passion. It takes believers, wherever they are in their spiritual journey and refreshes them with a godly perspec-

tive of their role in service to others, This is an inward journey that renews and restores the love of Christ to those who have

drifted away from their commitment. This weekend also brings the church body together as a family. Acts 3:19 Repent and return...., in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. The Lay Ministry Weekend is the Equipping step and equips churches by sharing how God has shaped each believer for

ministry. Using the acrostic, S.H.A.P.E, this weekend teaches about Spiritual gifts, what God is continually saying to our

Heart, and how our Abilities, Personality, and Experiences have uniquely prepared us for specific ministries. It is here that many laypeople understand for the first time that they are just as called to ministry as their pastor. This weekend is prepara-tion for the outward journey. 1st Peter 4:10-11 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another... that in all things God may be gloried through Jesus Christ.

The Marketplace Evangelism Weekend is an application of the Awakening & Equipping steps and a continuation of the

journey called the Commissioning. Church members are encouraged to Prayer Walk their marketplace or school, asking God how He may want to work through them, where they spend the other six days of their week, outside the church walls. Those

who commit to God's calling are commissioned by their pastor and church body and sent back into their marketplace or school or wherever God has placed them, but now as commissioned missionaries from His church, to witness and minister in their

unique giftedness.

John 20:21 Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.

The Prayer Weekend is just that, a time for His church to come apart from the world to spend time together in the Father's Presence, to be Empowered through individual and group prayer. This weekend is about God's people returning to Him

through fervent prayer toward personal holiness and the Great Commission. Participates will also be encouraged and trained in biblical prayer that focuses on Kingdom Priorities. Through prayer, God unleashes His church to be on mission with him in

their world. The church as a body and it's individual members are Empowered for whatever God has next for them.

Luke 11:1 It came about while He was praying, ..one of his disciple said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray..."

The Acts 1:8 Weekend is the fifth step of the Church Renewal Journey, but can also be used as the first step or to launch the church into a new & exciting Sending journey, by involving it's members in their Jerusalem (local & associational minis-

tries); their Judea (their state convention ministries); their Samaria (national or North American Mission Board ministries); and

to the Ends of the Earth (international or International Mission Board ministries). This weekend encourages churches to regis-ter as an Acts 1:8 Church, a process sponsored by NAMB & IMB which has 8 goals for the church to adopt and work toward.

Acts 1:8 You shall receive power... and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Sa-maria, and to the ends of the earth.

Other Renewal Weekends are available for churches desiring to continue the Journey. The church decides after each weekend if they want to continue the journey and the weekends are usually scheduled 6 to 12

months apart. The church does not commit to the whole journey at once, but registers for each step as they decide to contin-ue.

Q. How does a church begin the Church Renewal Journey?

A. The pastor or church member contacts their State Convention who will have a Church Renewal Journey Consultant call

and explain the process and set up a meeting for an overview of the journey with the pastor and/or with the church.. Or they can also go online and fill out an online form at www.churchrenewaljourney.net and request an Overview or register under

the heading "Renewal Weekend Application Form" for a Renewal Weekend. Continued

Q. What is the cost for the consultant meeting and Overview presentation? A. There is no cost, obligation or commitment for the Overview presentation. This is a Ministry of Love and all Renewal Consultants come at their own expense. The purpose of the consultant meeting is to allow the church to see an overview of the Journey without any commitment. If they are interested in knowing more after this meeting, the consultant will explain the next steps Q. Who and how many outside people are involved in the Journey? A. A Renewal Coordinator is assigned to the church and he will bring a visiting team from other churches. The visiting team will consist of a Music Leader, Children’s Coordinator, Youth Coordinator and several other adults depending on the size of your church. A church with a Sunday School attendance of 80 adults would normally have about 15 visiting team members. (Many team members are married couples, so the church would only need about 7 homes to house a team of 15.). Q. How does the church prepare for the Journey? A. The pastor appoints a General Chairperson who with the pastor, chooses a chairperson for 6 major Preparation Groups. Eight to Ten weeks prior to the date of the Weekend, the Renewal Coordinator meets with the Preparation Groups and those they have recruited and trains each Group in their responsibilities. Q. What if we are a small church, do we still need all the Preparation Groups? A. Small churches can combine several groups if needed, and large churches can expand the groups to include more people. Q. How much time is needed for the church to prepare for the weekend? A. It takes 3 to 6 months to properly prepare the church for the weekend and the preparation time is an important part. Q. What is the cost if the church decides to continue with the Journey? A. The Coordinator and complete visiting team come at their own expense. The biggest cost to the church is for the meals. (Many churches have a catered church-wide Friday evening meal and have a donation box to help cover the cost. Saturday Lunch can be a simple sandwich meal, again with a donation box. Saturday evening meal many times is a covered dish. There is a Sunday lunch for the visiting team and Host families. The Postage for the invitation letters to the visiting team and pastor letter to the congregation is the only other expense. Q. Does a church have to commit to the complete Journey? A. If a church wants to begin the Journey it only plans for the first weekend. After the first weekend, they then decide if they want to continue to the next weekend. (The Renewal Consultant will assist them again if they desire to prepare for the next weekend and nearly all churches do continue the Journey.) Q. How many weekends are there in the Journey? A. The Renewal Consultant will plan to assist the church through the first five weekends. After that the church should be able to continue the Journey themselves. However, a new consultant can be assigned to the church is they desire help with any further weekends and there are many to chose from. Q. How much time is usually needed between the first and second weekends? A. Most churches will schedule the second weekend within 6 to 12 months. A weekend in the fall can be followed by the next weekend in the spring, or on the same date on the following year. The church sets this schedule if they decide to continue. Q. How can you learn more about the journey? A. 1. Go to www.churchrenewaljourney.net and under the heading "RENEWAL WEEKEND APPLICATION FORM," register online to have a Renewal Consultant to contact your church and schedule a Church Renewal Journey Overview on a Sun-day night or Wednesday night, or during the Sunday School hour with all adult classes meeting in the fellowship hall. There is no cost or obligation for the Overview which takes 45 minutes. 2. Contact your State Convention office or the North American Mission Board, 4200 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Phone (888) 634-2462 ext 6481 3. Email crj@namb.net

The Church Renewal Journey

North American Mission Board, 2400 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30022 888 634-2462 ext 6481 www.churchrenewaljourney.net crj@namb.net

Youth Summer Activities High School and Middle School home groups will meet throughout the summer:

High School Home Group—June 3, 6:00 p.m. at the Brandon Howard home). June 17, July 3, July 17 & July 31 (* meeting locations TBA)

Middle School Home Group—June 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Brandon Howard home). June 24, July 10, July 24 & August 7 (* meeting locations TBA) *If you would like to host a home group or are able to provide meals for one of these dates, please contact Brandon at 864-380-0813.

Hiking Trip - June 11. We will be hiking Table Rock. Students should bring a water bottle, appropriate shoes (no flip-flops), a backpack or bag to carry their lunch and water bottle in, and a good attitude. A Pool Party, Basketball Days, Spongeball Day, Lake Day and Girls Day will be held over the summer break. More information regarding locations and dates for these events will be forthcoming as the summer progresses. SummerSalt - June 27 – July 1st Last day to sign up is June 1st. $50 deposit is due by June 5th. The total cost of the trip is $230. Each student can earn money toward this trip by participating in the carwash or any other fundraiser we have. High School Service Project – Third week of July, this service project will be decided on and planned in the High School Home Groups. Middle School Service Project – Last week of July, this service project will be decided on and planned in the Middle School Home Groups. Youth Camp – Second week of August. Location, specific dates and cost TBA.

C- Street Kids Summer 2016

June 2016

June 22 - Family Movie Night: Zootopia, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

July 2016

July 13 - Voters Choice Movie Night, 5:00-7:30 p.m. - Movie TBA

July 20 - Ice Cream Day 2016, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

August 2016

August 10 – Voters Choice Movie Night, 5:00-7:30 p.m. - Movie TBA August 15 - First Day of School

All Church-Wide Events require Signups! Ice Cream Day and other Movie Nights at

College Street are free! Any child that comes to a movie night must come with at least one adult. For additional information and questions, please call or text

Lauren Beddingfield at 864-247-3730 or call the church office at 864-638-2986.