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Volume 41, Number 1 Newsletter of Beech Haven Baptist Church January 2019
MAGNIFYChrist, BUILDGreat Commissionaries
From the Pastor’s Pen “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good
pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32).
The year 2019 can be your best year ever. Several things
make this a real possibility. One, you have the best story
and news to share. Jesus has made a discernable
difference in your life. You can tell how this began the day
you gave your guilt and sin to Him. His gospel is still
mighty to save. The blood has never lost its power. In
2019, you and I can share our story and His gospel.
Two, you have the best promises. All the promises of God
are “Yes” and “Amen” in Jesus Christ (2 Cor 1:19—20).
Some feel excluded from Old Testament promises to the
righteous and reason “I am not righteous. I cannot have
that.” On the contrary, if you are in Christ, you get the
promise. All the promises are “Yes” and “Amen” in Jesus
Christ, not your performance or behavior. God will not
withhold any good thing from those who are in Christ
(Psalm 84:10-11). In 2019, you and I can collect on God’s
promises.
Three, we have the Holy Spirit’s ministry. He teaches
spiritual thoughts with spiritual words (1 Cor 2:13). He
produces (Gal 5:22—23). He convicts the world of its
need for Christ (John 16:11). He gives us victory over
errant desires (Gal 5:17). He improves our prayers (Rom
8:26—27). He creates a clean heart (Psa 51:10—13). He
empowers our witness (Acts 1:8). With the Holy Spirit,
there is no loss, only gain. In 2019, you and I can
experience the power of the Holy Spirit.
Finally, God maintains a blazing desire to accelerate the
pace of Christ’s kingdom and to include us in it. Gathering
more and more under the Lordship of Christ is His good
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60th Anniversary Celebration In February of 1959, Beech Haven Baptist Church began its ministry on this property. Join us as we celebrate the Lord’s ongoing ministry through his servants at Beech Haven and anticipate our next years of mission.
Sunday, February 17
Festivities will include
• recognition of Charter Members
• a catered Dinner on the Grounds in the Gym (no cost) with program to follow Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Simms and former ministers
Curtis Murdock and AB Sawyer will be here. Video greetings from founding Pastor, Dr. Pat Harrison.
GO DEEPER
Sunday Night Discipleship Classes Resume January 6 @ 5:30 pm
Is Genesis History?
led by Pastor Mills
Room 210
A complete listing of classes on page 5.
Register here or using the insert in Sunday’s
Worship Guide.
From the Pastor’s Pen Continued from front page
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pleasure. He longs to include us in making this happen locally and around the world. In 2019, you and I can build
Christ’s kingdom.
I’m ready for a great 2019 in the Lord, and I think you are, too.
I Stand Amazed,
David Mills
Worship Ministry Notes
very new year, we often find ourselves pausing to consider the course of our lives. We make resolutions. We realign
our priorities. We determine to do better – to be better.
But there is no greater resolution and no higher priority than what we see in Ephesians 1:11-12.
“In Him we have also obtained an inheritance…
That we who first trusted in Christ should be for the praise of His glory.” (emphasis mine)
Our past successes, our present opportunities, and our future hope should all point to the only One who’s truly worthy of all
glory, honor, and praise. May every part of our 2019 point others towards Jesus Christ!
Should nothing of our efforts stand, No legacy survive, Unless the Lord does raise the house, In vain its builders strive. To you who boast tomorrows gain, Tell me - what is your life? A mist that vanishes at dawn. All glory be to Christ! His will be done, His kingdom come, On earth as is above; Who is Himself our daily bread, Praise Him, the Lord of love. Let living water satisfy The thirsty without price. We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, All glory be to Christ!
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When on that day the Great I AM, The faithful and the true. The Lamb who was for sinner slain, Is making all things new. Behold! Our God shall live with us And be our steadfast light, And we shall ere His people be; All glory be to Christ! All glory be to Christ our King! All glory be to Christ! His rule and reign we’ll ever sing, All glory be to Christ! Dustin Kensrue 2012
New Intern Program Beech Haven Ministerial staff are dedicated to providing quality mentoring opportunities for college students interested in serving the Lord through the local church. The program includes paid ministry assistants and volunteer interns.
Four Ministry Assistants will work year round - one in each ministry area: Children’s Ministry Assistant – Abbie Jones Student Ministry Assistant – Brianna Bartlett College Ministry Assistant – Clay Cabrera Music/Technology Ministry Assistant – Zach Ellington
Volunteer interns will work August through May in each of the ministry areas. They will meet once a week with Tommy and other staff for mentoring/discipleship. They will participate in an intern retreat at the beginning of the Fall and will be expected to serve somewhere during the summer at a camp or mission trip or intern at their home church.
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God Blessed
December Monthly Requirement ........... $122,583 December Receipts ............... $205,409 December Christian Concern ........... $6,056
Online giving available www.BeechHaven.org/give
Supper Reservations Complete the Sunday morning
Worship Guide Insert, and place it in
the offering plate, or
Call the church office at
706.548.2246 by noon on Tuesday,
or
Email [email protected]
by noon on Tuesday.
Request Permanent Reservation
status using any of the above
methods.
If you have made reservations and
do not cancel, we still need you to
pay for your meal. Thanks!
Wednesday Night Supper (Reservations Required by Noon on Tuesday - 706.548.2246)
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - Fellowship Hall Cost: Adults - $4.50 Children (under 10) - $2.00 Family Maximum - $16.00
January 9 Vegetable Beef Soup, Potato Soup Grilled Cheese, Applesauce, Pie
January 16 Chicken strips, Fries, BBQ Beans Salad, Rolls, Strawberry Cake
January 23 Country Fried Steak, English Peas Mashed potatoes, Rolls, Cookies
January 30 Mexican Chicken Casserole Beef soft taco, Black beans Corn, Chips & Queso, Brownies
Through December 100% of your gifts support our Southern Baptist Missionaries serving internationally.
Beech Haven Goal .................................................................................................... $28,000 Given to date ........................................................................................................... $23,848
Great Commission Facilities Committee Priorities On November 11, 2018, the GCFC voted on the following priorities:
Evangelistic Priority Maximize the Christ-centered message of Beech Haven Baptist Church and encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and languages to enter.
Missionary Priority Use the Beech Haven campus and any new facilities to create a constant mission outreach and education experience.
Worship Priority Provide a worship experience encouraging faith in and union with Jesus Christ.
Discipleship Priority Assess all classroom and technological assets on the Beech Haven campus for future needs.
Fellowship Priority Create new gathering spaces for meaningful member-guest-staff interactions.
Facilities Priority Address deferred maintenance, security and access issues campus-wide.
Stewardship Priority Assess the costs to achieve the above priorities and develop church financial resources to implement a long-term facility plan consistent with the will of the Holy Spirit.
Quarterly Conference Wednesday, January 9
• Election of New Committee Members and Officers (Committee List here)
• A motion to authorize from this point forward the approval of Messengers to Association, GBMB and SBC meetings any member of BHBC who is in good standing who desires to attend.
• A motion to endorse the priorities of the Great Commission Facilities Committee which will guide the future activities and final building recommendations of the Committee.
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Spring 2019 Discipleship Classes Sundays @ 5:30 (unless otherwise noted)
Study Teacher Schedule
Is Genesis History? David Mills January 6 only
Crazy Religion: Denominations, World Religions and Cults Jonathan Tolbert January 13 - April 21
Prayer God Answers: How to Pray Scripture and Its Promises Joe Benfield January 13 - March 3
Disciplines of a Godly Man Brandon Wilcher January 13 - April 21
Disciplines of a Godly Woman Sherri Michelle Mills January 13 - April 21
Swipe Right: Raising Pure Kids in a Sex Crazed World Matt Bartlett January 13 - March 3
Just Open the Door: A Study of Biblical Hospitality
by Jen Schmidt
Jessica Crews Leslie Sinyard
January 13 - March 3 (Sundays) January 22 - March 5 (Tuesdays)
Teaching Principles & Methods ($70) Register here.
Bible Institute: Steve
Bingham
January 6 - April 28
Detours by Tony Evans Ladies Bible Study March 17 - April 21 (Sundays) March 19—April 23 (Tuesdays)
*Some classes will not meet on MLK weekend or Spring Break weekend. Consult class leader.
Synopsis of Classes
Is Genesis History? A one evening study on the question, “Did the events of Genesis really happen? Are they real,
historical events? Are they poetry? Metaphor? Fable?” This study will address, explain, and defend the historical reality
of the book of Genesis. (No cost).
Crazy Religion: Denominations, World Religions and Cults. A study of America’s Christian denominations (Methodists,
Presbyterians, Episcopalians, etc), world religions (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism), and cults (Mormons,
Jehovah’s Witness) and a comparison of those with Scripture. (No cost).
Prayer God Answers: How to Pray Scripture and Its Promises. A study in how to use the Bible to guide believers in
praying prayers God is interested in answering with a “Yes!” (Cost: $10)
Disciplines of a Godly Man. A hard-hitting discussion on major areas of Christian manhood: marriage, fatherhood,
friendship, purity, integrity, leadership, prayer, ministry, and more. (Cost: $10)
Disciplines of a Godly Woman. A study for women in cultivating spiritual disciplines that aims at a consistent
relationship with God in the midst of a busy life. (Cost:$10)
Swipe Right: Raising Pure Kids in a Sex Crazed World. A study teaching parents how to fortify their children against
moral temptation. (Cost: $15)
Just Open the Door: A Study of Biblical Hospitality. A personal “yes-you-can” guide to offering the life-changing gift to
open your home to guests for Christ’s sake. Invitation. Personal stories, practical ideas, and poignant insights will give
you the confidence you need to see your home as the most likely location for changing the world around you, one
open door at a time. (Cost: $13)
Detours. Joseph experienced numerous painful detours—hostility from family, betrayal, false accusation, unjust
imprisonment. Using examples from his life, this study leave participants with answers to the following questions: How
do you find the destiny God has designed for your life? How can you make the most of the painful detours God has
planned for you? Is there a way to shorten a painful detour and speed up your progression in life? What is the purpose
of a painful detour? (Cost: $13)
Sunday Morning Classes 9:15 am - Building E Attic
6th Grade Coed
7th & 8th Grade Boys
7th & 8th Grade Girls
9th-10th Grade Girls
11th-12th Grade Girls
9th-12th Grade Boys
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Preschool & Children’s Ministry
College Ministry
Ski Trip Winterplace, WV January 18-21, 2019 Cost: $385 Final payment due January 16 Weekly Groups at Ginger Lane Thursdays Resume January 24
Sunday School
9:15 am
Building D
Student Ministry
Student Worship!
Games: January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16 & 23
A prayer calendar can be found here and hard copies are available in the church office.
The MIX 2019
February 22-24 Drop off at Beech Haven at 5pm Location: The Classic Center Speaker: C.L. “Shep” Shepherd www.ikeepthechange.com/meet-shep/ Band: Forever Free
Sign up here
Cost: $60 for Beech Haven Students (any friend that is not a believer or is unchurched is FREE…just tell Tommy) Pay Tommy or Brianna (make checks out to Beech Haven Baptist Church) Deadline to register is January 16. Cost goes up to $70 after January 16
Resumes January 6 @ 5:30 pm
January Themes January 6 - Regular Club Night
January 13 - B.A.R.F. Night (Bring A Real
Friend)
January 20 - Regular Night
January 27 - Crazy Hair & Sock Night
We need a Sunday School teacher!
Are you willing to spend an hour with us on
Sunday mornings? Great! Contact Mrs Jennifer
here and she will introduce you to us!
Baby Dedication
Sunday, January 6 10:30 am - Worship Center
Brian Jones Mauldin
son of Brian & Ashley Mauldin
Elsie Grace Edmunds
daughter of Rex & Cheri Edmunds
Office Closed
Monday, January 21
In observance of MLK Day
Sunday, January 20
Extended Session Coordinators: Eric & Rosie Ingram
Cathy Owen, Donna Lackey Kevin & Tammy Thain
Dan & Jordan Crumbley
Children’s Worship Megan Bartlett, Maddie Myers
Usher Team Bill Crowe
Robert Sinyard, Steve Starnes
Shuttle Bus Driver Donnie Pickering
Counting Team for Monday Stan Sikora, Mary Deaton,
MaLinda McLendon
Sunday, January 27
Extended Session Coordinators: Brian & Ashley Mauldin
Emily Suggs, Leslie Sinyard Maegan Acuna, Lauren Suggs
Cindy Mercer, Lisa Rhymer
Children’s Worship
Usher Team John Zelley Dickie Riggs
Shuttle Bus Driver Mike Owen
Counting Team for Monday Doug & Faye Owens
Raynette Noles
Sunday, January 13
Extended Session Coordinators: Kenneth & Stephanie Bowman
Jessica Crews, Christy Chastain Andrew & Mandy Skinner David & Charlotte Tolbert
Children’s Worship Tracy McKeithan, Amy Tolbert
Usher Team Len Griffin
Tom McCormack, Franklin Scott George Windate
Shuttle Bus Driver
Skipper Crews
Counting Team for Monday Linda Pickering, Allene Carteaux
Sunday, January 6
Extended Session Coordinators: Eric & Heather Harris
Linda Dewry, Carol Norton Sarah Kate Mills, Hannah Grace Mills
Beverly Pierce, Mary McCormack
Children’s Worship Brent & Meredith Dykes
Usher Team Mike Mauldin
Shuttle Bus Driver Mark Sizemore
Counting Team for Monday Sherry Reed, Marie Moran
Nancy Bruce
January Servants
Ministry Staff David Mills ........................................................................ Pastor ................................ [email protected] John Walker .......Associate Pastor of Administration & Sr Adults ............................. [email protected] Tim Cotten .................................... Minister of Music & Worship ............................. [email protected] Tommy Fountain, Jr. ................ Student and Collegiate Minister .......................... [email protected] Matt Bartlett .................................... Children & Family Minister .......................... [email protected] Jennifer Adolphson ................................. Preschool Coordinator ......................... [email protected] Stewart Simms ................................................... Pastor Emeritus ............................. [email protected]
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January Calendar
Sundays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 10:30 am - Baby Dedication 5:00 pm - Snack Supper 5:30 pm - Awana 5:30 pm - YouthOne Voice 5:30 pm - Discipleship Classes
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00 am - Precept Bible Study
Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 5:00 pm - Family Night Supper (Reservations Required) 6:00 pm - WoW (Worship Center) 6:00 pm - Children’s Choir 6:00 pm - Pulse in Building D (Student Worship) 7:00 pm - Worship Choir
Wednesday, January 9 6:00 pm - Church Conference Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 9:30 am - International Friends
Thursday, January 10 10:00 am - Women On Mission Meeting
Tuesday, January 15 6:00 pm - Ladies Night Out, Off site Saturdays, January 12, 19, 26 9:00 am - Upward Game Days
Friday-Monday, January 18-21 College Ski Trip Monday, January 21 Office Closed Tuesdays, January 22, 29 9:30 am - Ladies Bible Study Saturday, January 26 Upward Picture Day
Support Staff Pam Ratti ............................. [email protected] Janet Mason .............................. [email protected] Adam Wynn............................. [email protected] Cassie Brown .......................... [email protected] Bill Dickerson ................. [email protected] Karla Bartlett ........................................................ Pianist
