May 8May 8May 8May 8, 2012, 2012, 2012, 2012

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS ---- WEEK OF May 13, 2012 WEEK OF May 13, 2012 WEEK OF May 13, 2012 WEEK OF May 13, 2012

8:30 AM

Greeters, Ushers

Dave Dickens, Ralph Taylor, Tres Watt

9:30 AM

Fellowship Snack

Nursery (Birth -1)

Welcome Team

Andy Brown

Joyce Felps, Connie Avery

Doyne Bailey, Drue Kilburn

Greeters

Ushers

Doyne Bailey, Drue Kilburn

As Assigned

Ext. Sess 2's & 3’s Ext. Sess 4's & 5’s

Children’s Church

Darrell & Crystal Gelber Roger & Sharla Labadie Milam & Kayrin Jones

10:30 AM

Tellers Rex Bruton, J.P. Kirksey

All Week

Deacon On Call Alternate

CARL WREN Trey Shultz

SENIOR SUNDAYSENIOR SUNDAYSENIOR SUNDAYSENIOR SUNDAY May 20, 2012May 20, 2012May 20, 2012May 20, 2012 10:45 a.m.10:45 a.m.10:45 a.m.10:45 a.m.

(There will NOT be an 8:30 a.m. Service)(There will NOT be an 8:30 a.m. Service)(There will NOT be an 8:30 a.m. Service)(There will NOT be an 8:30 a.m. Service)

The Senior Adult Sunday is a service led by our own seniors! So be sure to join us on Sunday, May 20th as Carlos Ramirez leads us in worship singing the old hymns, and for a great sermon led by Norris Smith.

NEW MEMBERS

4/29 – William & Jennifer Mulneaux, by letter.

CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH FAMILYFAMILYFAMILYFAMILY PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO DIRECTORYDIRECTORYDIRECTORYDIRECTORY

It’s not too late if you haven’t signed up to have your portrait made for our new church

directory! We still have a few spots left. Be sure to contact the church office at 282-

0875 to schedule your time.

RA’S & GA’S

BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP Highland Lakes Camp – July 19-21, 2012 For boys and girls who have

completed Grades 1-6

All required forms and remaining $70 are due no later than Sun., May 13th.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARYCHILDREN’S LIBRARYCHILDREN’S LIBRARYCHILDREN’S LIBRARY

Holly North is looking for a volunteer to help her organize, and maintain, a children’s library

for families to use and enjoy. If you are interested, please contact Holly at holly@manchacabaptist.org.

FROM PASTOR CRAIG

Bless Team: Sunset Valley Elementary Thanks to everyone who provided hot dogs for the SSV Student Council fundraiser. We brought so many they were able to freeze enough to provide food for two other events this month! And thanks to all who brought the wonderful goodies for Teacher Appreciation Week. Last week at the Austin Partners in Education year-end celebration we were named the Volunteer Group of the Year and an outstanding

community partner for SSV. It was sweet of them to recognize us in that way, but let’s remember that they are the hard-working heroes that are changing lives and a community. We simply have the honor of coming along side and helping where we can. We are blessed! And we are blessing! Bless Team: Austin Children’s Shelter Many of you were at the Bless Team report a couple of weeks ago and heard about our new partnership with the Austin Children’s Shelter. Our next meeting will be Wednesday night May 23rd at 7:30 in E-115. We want everyone there who signed up to participate in any of our first-step ministries (Book Club, Basketball, Board Games, Aftercare). In addition, we would like for anyone who is interested in helping us get started in our work there to come too – especially if you weren’t able to make the last meeting. Janis Gernert will be with us again to show each group how to set a date, get on campus, etc, so we can start our ministries in June. Then as those groups make plans to get started she will brainstorm with the aftercare group to discuss the best way to build those relationships and start that one-on-one ministry. I know that it will require some to leave their Wednesday night activities a bit early (or some to be late to the meeting – no problem) but it will be well worth our time and we will be done by 8:30. Mark down the date and join us if you have any interest in serving at ACS. We are blessed! And we are blessing! Bless Your Hearts! Craig

THE SANCTUARY

Program for Respite Care Wednesday’s – Room E115 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A Program, being led by Pat McCright and Marcie Pittman, provides cognitive, social and

physical activities for Senior Adults in an atmosphere of respect and genuine care - plus some

free time off for their caregivers! For more information – contact John Berryhill at 282-0875,

ext. 26.

The Help TeamThe Help TeamThe Help TeamThe Help Team Over the course of the past few months The Help Team has been performing

various chores for some of our members and they would like to help you too!

Help Request Forms are located in the Foyer.

Uplift In Prayer

BEREAVED: Doris Bethel – on the May 5th death of her sister Betty Jo Wilson.

Services pending.

ILL: Christy Harrell – She is doing better and can now have visitors. Had

follow-up appt. with her doctor on April 30. Was released from the hospital on

April 18th. Was hospitalized with pneumonia. Appreciates prayers. Husband

Jason

Ruby DeLack – Had follow-up with her doctor on May 3. Will be out of

work for a few weeks. Had surgery April 19th on two cervical vertebrae. She is

home and doing well. Husband John

Memorials Memorial Fund Faye Shultz

by Anthony Shultz

Please accept our heart-felt appreciation and thanks for your many prayers,

cards, donations to the Children’s Ministry in memory of Anna, and for the

delicious refreshments after the Memorial Service. What a wonderful church

family. Your loving care and concern has blessed and overwhelmed us. We love

you.

- The Isbell Family

HELP YOUR AUSTIN BAPTIST HELP YOUR AUSTIN BAPTIST HELP YOUR AUSTIN BAPTIST HELP YOUR AUSTIN BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER MISSIONCOMMUNITY CENTER MISSIONCOMMUNITY CENTER MISSIONCOMMUNITY CENTER MISSION

Feed the HungryFeed the HungryFeed the HungryFeed the Hungry

SPRING FOOD DRIVESPRING FOOD DRIVESPRING FOOD DRIVESPRING FOOD DRIVE May 20 & 27, 2012May 20 & 27, 2012May 20 & 27, 2012May 20 & 27, 2012

Collect as many of the following food items as possible (items can be placed in the

designated boxes in the Foyers): chili, canned chicken, peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix

& syrup, flour (2-lb bags), sugar (2-lb bags), green beans, peas, corn, mixed vegetables,

carrots, soup, macaroni & cheese, ranch style beans, spam, pork and beans, Jiffy corn

bread mix, canned fruit, ravioli, canned yams, cereal, rice (2-lb bags), pinto beans (dry),

juices, canned potatoes, instant potatoes.

Operation Christmas Child

May collection items are: Girls 10-14 flip flops, t-shirts, shorts,

hair accessories, jewelry, sewing kit, games, and sunglasses

(plastic). Items can be brought to the Church Office Wing and put in the designated

box.

Disciple Now was a great weekend! Thank you for all the support and prayers. We had around 60 people involved in the weekend. The tentative date for Disciple Now 2013 is February 8-10, so put it on your calendars. We are now gearing up for Camp (July 9-13) and Beach Trip (June 11-14). Please be specifically praying for Camp that students will encounter God that week at Highland Lakes. Also at the end of this month we are having Crud Fest on May 30th at 7pm. Crud

Fest is an all out food-fight. Bring your favorite goodies for a great and messy night!

Give Grace, Live Truth, Reflect Jesus Tyler Gatewood 28200875, x. 22; tyler@manchacabaptist.org

We want to remind you of some really special events that are coming up soon!

Sunday, May 20, is the Senior Sunday where we will sing the songs of our heritage, as well as our seniors leading out in songs, prayer and all the elements of the service. The morning will be topped off with an amazing sermon from our very own Norris Smith! This will be a great time so make plans to be there. There will be no 8:30 am service – so come at 10:45 am!

Another exciting ministry opportunity that we have launched is the Help Team, led by our very own Patrick Jones. In the foyer for the next few weeks there will be a basket with forms for helps that you may need – ranging from light carpentry to plumbing to oil changes. We would love for you to fill out a sheet for a need that you have OR complete a list of something you can do to help serve (lots of opportunities using a variety of skills). Come and chat with Patrick in the foyer about this exciting new ministry.

In Christ, John Berryhill

282-0875, x. 26; john@manchacabaptist.org

SAVE THE DATE

We are having a Garage Sale on Saturday, June 9, to help

finance our yearly Mission Trip to PROGRESO. You can

start bringing your items to the church on May 30th.

KIDS DAY OUT

Kids Day Out is in need of teachers for the Fall of 2012. If you are interested, please contact Holly North at: mbckidsdayout@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 Early Morning Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m.

Child Care during service for Birth – Age 5, Children’s Wing Cry Room for parents with children, Room 104 Children’s Church for Grades 1 to 5, Gym

Monday, May 14, 2012 Youth Bible Study, Gatewood Home 7:00 p.m. Adult 18+ Basketball, Gym 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Finance Committee, Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Adult 18+ Basketball, Gym 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Sanctuary, Room E115 9:30 a.m. Family Supper 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Adults $3, Youth $2, 4yrs - Grade 6 $1 Breakfast: eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits, pancakes, fruit Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 6:45 p.m. Youth, Youth Room 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Band of Brothers, Room E115 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends - 3-5 yrs., Children’s Wing 7:00 p.m. GA's & RA's - Grades 1 – 5, Children’s Wing 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study, Room E110 7:00 p.m. Gospel of John Ladies Bible Study, Room M109, 7:00 p.m. Brave: Honest Questions Woman Ask, Angela Thomas

Thursday, May 17, 2012 Open Studio, Room E115 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 Ladies Bible Study, Room E115 9:30 a.m. “Stepping UP: a journey through the Psalms of Ascent”

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Linus Project, Room E115 10:00 a.m.

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Needed are baby and mommy items, both new and gently used. Please,

no toys or stuffed animals. Urgent needs lists are at drop off zones in the Foyer,

Children’s Wing and Office Wing. This year you have the option of placing your

monetary donation in one of the baby bottle banks located at each entrance to the

Sanctuary, or taking home one small bottle per family, filling it with cash or checks

and returning it to the church by Sunday, May 27th.

SUNDAY SCHOOL*

Sunday School Enrollment 365 Sunday School Attendance This Week 233 SS Avg. Attendance 266

MORNING WORSHIP* (Both AM Worship Services, Nursery & Extended Session)

Year to Date Average Attendance 323

Attendance Sun. (Morning Services, Extended Care) 314

BAPTISMS*

Number Awaiting Baptism 3

Number Baptized 0 *CHURCH YEAR Sept. 1, 2011 – Aug. 31, 2012

2012 BUDGET OFFERING+

Received Sunday $ 20,100.29 Month-to-Date $ 20,100.29 YTD $293,805.69 Budget Requirement per week $ 16,011.17

+Based on CALENDAR YEAR beginning 1/1/12

SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY (our Mission) +

Sunday School Attendance 21 Worship 34 Budget Offering $2,315.00 Monthly $ 2,315.00 Year-To-Date $26,437.73