bpc news - January 6, 2011

Hey,

We are discovering, living and SHARING the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

Sermon Series

This Sunday we will be continuing our sermon series, MAN vs. Wild - Gospel Living. Go HERE for upcoming titles and texts.

Hope you can make it as we consider, THRIVING IN THE MIDST OF DECEPTION with the text from Matthew 7:13-23.

Community Meal

bpc Community Meal - THIS Sunday, January 9, 2011. Please plan to join us for a community meal and find out about our Discovery Group Options.

This will be a Pot-Luck (but not left to chance) meal - with last year's Life Groups being assigned various parts (click here to find out what to bring).

If you were not in a Life Group last round, bring whatever you would like (and make sure you get connected to a Life Group for this round).

Youth Ski Trip

We are doing a YOUTH Ski Trip for January 20-22.

We have an opportunity to have two nights in a mountain lodge, one full day of skiing (or snowboarding), snow tubing, fun and memories.Students will have to miss one day of school (Friday, January 21). This keeps our costs down, is a lot safer and much more fun.The cost will be $100 for skiing and $115 for snowboarding. Each student will also be responsible for one meal on the road.The group will leave on Thursday (1/20) after school and return Saturday (1/22) before supper.

The sign up deadline is THIS Sunday, January 9, 2011 w/ at least a $25 deposit.

Registration and release forms will be available again this Sunday - pick up at the Welcome Table or download from our website.

Unique Worship Experience

Sunday, January 16 we will have a UNIQUE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE. We will celebrate God's presence, love and Truth using different elements of worship. This will be a GREAT Sunday to participate in out of the ordinary approaches of worship : ) i am excited about how we can bring Glory to The Father in different, interactive and creative ways. Be excited with me.

rhett

Join us : )

train wreck to glorious

Well we are three months in and i am really enjoying our worship and community. i have been pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and relational our worship environment in the auditorium at Blythewood High School has felt.
We sing, praise, cry, laugh and have had good interaction during our worship time.

Sunday a week ago (December 12) was "Train Wreck Sunday." Anything that could go wrong went wrong. Our bass player got stranded in Atlanta because of a three-car wreck on I-85, our keyboard got unplugged as the band was getting on stage and all the pre-sets were lost, when i turned on my lapel mic, i actually turned it off, so when i turned it off after the sermon, i actually turned it on to create some major feedback during the "reflection song," then, i exited and forgot to return to do the benediction which threw off John (our worship leader) who could not figure out the rhythm/tune/melody of the last song and the drummer and electric guitar guys could not get him back on track... TRAIN WRECK SUNDAY!!

Then last Sunday (December 19) was one of our best worship times yet!! We had a full band with a bass player and four vocalist. David Poole shared an original song from the perspective of a shepherd which set up our monologue of a shepherd really well. The service ended with an incredible baritone version of O Holy Night by Dan Reyes. It was GLORIOUS!!

These past two weeks are such reminders that we live in a broken world, but God is at work and gives us a NOW (but not yet) taste of heaven. To God be the glory.

bpc news - November 24, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We are Discovering, Living and SHARING the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ.

We had a GREAT Kids Sunday at BPC last week. Click HERE to see our children's video.

Youth (Middle and High School Students) Bon Fire at the Smiths (Lydia & Tuckers)

Friday after Thanksgiving (November 26) 7:00 p.m.

Each family is asked to bring a SNACK FOOD and a 2 Liter drink - to share with others.

Parents feel free to stick around and enjoy this outdoor evening together.

We will have to cancel if it is raining : (

COMMUNION SUNDAY AT BPC - THIS WEEK, November 28

Plus we will have a guest pastor (Paul Sanders, my youngest brother) bringing the message.

BPC Christmas Gathering at Connie Hancock's - Friday, December 11, 2010 - beginning at 6:30 p.m. (food, fellowship and maybe some Christmas Caroling)

Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer and baby gift for Bethany's Clothes Closet (see LIST below)

Offering Box - currently located in the auditorium (back and center)

Remember that in order for us to be visitor friendly, we do not pass an offering plate during our worship service.

But as God prompts you to give, you can drop your tithes/offerings in the box on Sundays or mail to Blythewood Pres. Church, PO Box 789, Blythewood, SC 29016.

Bank Drafts - We are also looking into making bank drafts available. If you would be interested in setting up your tithes through a monthly bank draft, please EMAIL with a "yes, bank draft" message.

Living a Life of Thanksgiving? Remember, whatever situation you are going through, God is present, God is purposeful and God is powerful.

Looking for help with KIDS ROCK!! If you would be willing to help out with our Elementary program on Sundays, please contact Patrick Kelly.

Since November is National Adoption Awareness Month, go linger at the website of Bethany Christian Services.

Also, stay informed at our Website.

rhett

CLOTHES CLOSET WISH LIST:

NO car seats or furniture (do not have space to store, and can be safety/liability issues)

Baby Bath items (baby shampoo, baby wash, lotion, etc.)

Baby Towels and washcloths

New baby bottles

Diaper bags (can be used, in good shape)

Diapers (all sizes)

Baby wipes, diaper rash ointment

Baby Blankets

Pacifiers (new)

Bibles (or printed portions of scripture) or Christian tracts

Clothing up to size 2T (especially newborn – 12 months onesies, sleepers, etc., - used clothing is fine)

Journals to give to birthmothers (inexpensive at places like Michael’s, Dollar Tree, etc.)

Photo boxes or small photo albums to give to birthmothers

$5.00 donation to purchase “Bethany” teddy bear (for adoptive families and birthmothers)

***We run out of diapers, wipes and 0-3 month clothes the fastest****

Thankful for Dr. George Murray

I am so grateful to Dr. George Murray for bringing the message at BPC this past Sunday (November 14). LISTEN HERE. An incredible message from Colossians 2:6, 7 on Thankful for Perseverance. Wow... good stuff.

TRANSFORMATION

Yep... this is what i was trying to communicate last month. Chan says in just over a minute what i tried to say in five weeks. Good stuff : ) TRANSFORMATION!!

Fun Times for Everyone

We had a GREAT time at our first annual BPC - Trunk or Treat this past Sunday.

The hot dog lunch included incredible chili AND coleslaw. There were multiple types of chips and unbelievable homemade desserts (including oatmeal-raisin cookies).

THEN we had tons of fun with unique games that offered LOTS and LOTS of candy.

WOW!! Thank you Rachel Tefft (and crew) for pulling this off and helping us celebrate God's Transforming Love together : )

Good stuff - I love being at BPC.