2016 March Byne Line - Byne Memorial Baptist Church

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Staff
Dr. Kerry Reeves, Interim Pastor
Steve Williams, Music
Donna Pinson, Administrative Officer
Hal Pinson, Facilities/Missions Coordinator
Jim Wagenshutz, Headmaster
Donna Hayes, CDC Director
Michelle Works, Food Service
Matthew Tanner, Media
Byne Memorial Baptist Church
THE BYNE LINE
March 2016
Volume 57, No.3
2832 Ledo Road
Albany, GA 31707
229-436-5700
www.byne.org
Easter Sunday
Celebration
March 27
No Evening Services
WELCOME
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Message from Kerry
“Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not
perceive it? I will make a way in
the wilderness and rivers in the
desert.” Isaiah 43:19
I love this time of year. Spring is
the time that God designed for new
life and new beginnings to spring
forth. The dogwoods start to
bloom. Dandelions and wildflowers
spring up everywhere. It is easy to
get excited about what lies ahead
as the cold winter is left behind.
The same cycle that is miraculously
repeated in the seasons is often
mirrored in our lives. God says in
Isaiah that He often does “new
things” that “spring forth”. It is exciting when we can see that God is
choosing to do a new thing in our
lives. It’s also exciting when we
see God doing “new things” in our
Church, and anticipation builds as
we see these new things “spring
forth”. I sense God doing that at
Byne in these days.
understanding of God and His divine plan for their lives. God’s
“new things” are miraculous and
inconceivable. When people come
to a place of depending on God and
desiring His presence in their lives
it is like the “rivers in the desert”
from Isaiah 43. The problem is, it
is possible for us to miss it.
In that verse in Isaiah 43 God says
that He is at work and doing these
new things but he asks if it is being
perceived. God knows our hearts.
God knows our propensity to drift
and to become cold and hardened
spiritually. He knows that even
when he is springing forth a new
river through the desert we have a
tendency to be distracted by the
things of the world and miss His
glorious work.
I pray that in it this spring of “new
things” at Byne we will all perceive
it. I pray we will not miss the river
of refreshment that God is sending
through our wilderness. I pray that
together we can rejoice in the “new
God’s “new things” are not programs and man made machinations things” that “spring forth in our
Church family this Spring season.
that are designed to fill time and
create the illusion of progress.
In Prayer,
God’s “new things” involve individu- Kerry
al people springing forth into a new
Stewardship Team
Taxes. It isn’t a positive word to most people. The government automatically
takes it from our pay checks and then takes another look at it at the end of
the year and we could potentially owe more money. We are required to pay
our fair share of taxes or we could face a criminal penalty.
Tithe. The Lord asks us to give a tithe and expects us to be obedient. We
have no one physically looking over our shoulder to monitor our giving, it is
between the individual and the Lord. Isn’t it great to give back to the Lord to
advance His kingdom?
Bob Farr, Stewardship Team
For the week of February 28 through March 5, 2016
Sunday - February 28
9:30 am Sunday School
10:45
Worship
4:00 pm Keyboard Rehearsal
ESL Classes
5:30
Life Group
6:00
Worship
Monday - February 29
10:30 am Exercise
5:30 pm BCS Board Meeting
Tuesday - March 1
6:00 pm Campbell WOM
Life Group
Men’s Supper
7:00
Renewed Minds
Wednesday - February 3
7:00 am BSF Men’s Breakfast
10:30
Exercise
2:30 pm Whiz Kids Tutoring
5:00
Supper
5:30
Handbells Rehearsal
Library Open
New phone
#? New
home
address?
New email
address? If you have
changes to your
contact information,
please call or email the
Church Office to update
your record,
[email protected]
Wednesday - February 3 (Cont.)
6:00 pm RA/GA Racers Derby (No
Children’s Choir)
6:15
Celebration Choir
6:30
Ladies Bible Study, Men’s
Fraternity, Prayer meeting,
Student Worship
7:30
Worship Team Rehearsal
Thursday - March 3
12:00 pm Ad. 3 Ladies Class Mtg.,
Rm. 114
6:00
C.A.R.E.-Team “C”, Rm. 114
Friday - March 4
Student’s Disciple Now Weekend
Saturday - March 5
Student’s Disciple Now Weekend
To access the free Wi-Fi
available at Byne, use the
password followhim.
Staff:
March 7-13:
Hal Pinson
March 14-20:
Rev. Steve Williams
March 21-27: Dr. Kerry Reeves
March 28-April 3: Hal Pinson
Deacons:
Jack McCorvey
Dr. Phillip Roberts
Attendance & Financials
Attendance
2/21/16
Total Bible Study:
300
A.M. Worship:
294
P.M. Worship:
80
The Financial figures were not available at time of printing.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Byne Christian School - Jim Wagenshutz, Headmaster
Byne Christian School will open up re-enrollment for current
students, as well as, open general enrollment for
the public on Tuesday, March 1st. We will keep
enrollment open throughout the summer, but
certain monetary deadlines and benefits are
chronologically scheduled which make it beneficial
to register as early as you can.
We have had a great year here at BCS and are
anticipating that God is going to continue to work
and bless this part of the church's ministry in our
upcoming school year as well. If you currently have students here at
Byne Christian, we urge you to re-enroll them as soon as you can
and to check out our financial benefits of registering and paying off
your tuition earlier than later. Also, please advertise for us out there
in the community. We have a great school that is blessed with a
wonderful staff of qualified teachers and a beautiful campus which
also has an awesome location. All of that and we still boast of a
year's tuition of under five thousand dollars! By far, the best value
of any private education in the area.
God Bless and see you at Byne!
Jim Wagenschutz
Headmaster, BCS
Wednesday Night
Family Supper is
served from 5 to 6
pm in the Fellowship
Hall every
Wednesday evening. Call the
Church Office to make
reservations or cancellations by
Tuesdays at noon, 229-4365700.
March Menus
• 3/2: Hamburger steak w/
gravy, garlic mashed potatoes,
corn, tossed salad, roll &
dessert
Sunday, February 28, 2016
10:45 Morning Worship
Scripture
John 4:7-24
Musical Praise
“We Have Met To Worship”
Handbells
Congregational Songs
“Shout Hosanna”
“Cornerstone”
Prayer
Musical Praise
“Shout To The Lord”
Handbells
Congregational Song
“Shout To The Lord”
Welcome & Announcements
Worship with Tithes & Offerings
Deacon
Congregational Songs “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
“Good, Good Father”
Sermon
Dr. Kerry Reeves
Time of Response
“Oh Draw Me, Lord”
Closing Prayer
6:00 Evening Worship
Congregational Songs
• 3/9: Chicken tetrazzini, sweet
peas, tossed salad, roll & dessert
• 3/16: Fish, grits, slaw, baked
beans, hushpuppies & dessert
• 3/21: Fried pork chops, rice,
tomato gravy, lima beans,
muffin & dessert
• 3/30: Baked ham, hash-brown
casserole, fried okra, turnips,
cornbread & dessert
“Blessed Be The Name”
“He Keeps Me Singing”
“There’s Something About That Name”
“I Worship You, Almighty God”
Prayer
Welcome & Announcements
Offering Prayer
Worship with Tithes & Offerings
Musical Message
Message
Prayer
Time of Response
“O How I Love Jesus”
Postlude
Dr. Kerry Reeves
Deacon
Amanda McRee
Dr. Kerry Reeves
Interpretation available for the Deaf during the 10:45 am service as needed. All music projected
or printed is used by permission through Christian Copyright Licensing International #525364.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Adult Ministry
Happy Hearts will meet on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:00 am in the
Legacy Room. The March program will be presented by the “Golden
Silver Sisters”. Come join the fun!
Our Senior Adults will be taking a day trip on Thursday, April 21 to
the “Explorations in Antiquity Center” in LaGrange, GA. We will leave
at 7:45 am and return around 5 pm. We will have a guided tour of
the center and then experience the Biblical Meal where we learn
about Passover and the Last Supper. Cost is $35 plus gas. Please
contact Mrs. Pat in the Church Office, 229-436-5700 or Gail Mauldin
at 229-438-7290 to sign up.
Operation Christmas Child
Thanks to those who have packed boxes already and
those who have given me items for boxes. Praise God
that over the past two decades more than 100 million
children have heard about the true meaning of
Christmas through your simple gift of a shoebox. What
a blessing to pack shoeboxes each month and realize
we are spreading Jesus around the world. Boxes have been delivered
to 11 million children in over 100 countries. Grab a box in the Church
Foyer and spread love around the world.
During March we will be collecting toothbrushes and holders.
Mission’s Ministry
The Week of Prayer for North American Missions is
March 6-13. The WOM Week Prayer program will be
Monday, March 7, at 10 am in Room 114 followed
by a salad lunch. Everyone is invited to attend.
Please bring your favorite salad to share at the lunch.
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering goal for Byne is $7,000.
Thank you in advance for all you give to support the Missionaries
serving throughout North America.
The RA/GA Racer Derby will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd in
the Blue Gym beginning at 6:00 pm. There will be NO Children’s
Choir that evening. March 12 is Children’s Extravaganza in
Warner Robins We want to take a group to this and pre-registration
is required. Your child’s Missions Leader will be providing details for
this event. We are also excited to let you know that Joy Reeves and
Lisa Carr will be leading “Acteens/Grace Girls” for our 7th-12th grade
girls. They meet at 3:15-4:30 on Wednesday afternoons. Come join
us!
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Education Ministry
“Everyone connected and growing in a small group.” Sunday, April
10, is “Sunday School Kick-off Day”. We are launching new
classes and providing groups for all ages and needs. If you are not
part of a Sunday School class or small group, sign-up information will
be available in the Church Foyer following the morning worship
service.
Men’s Ministry
 Men’s Ministry Dinner: March 1 @ 6 pm. The meal will be $5 per
person. Guest Speaker: Sheriff Kevin Sproull. For more
information, contact Hal Pinson at 229-436-5700 or
[email protected].
 Men’s Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast: Wednesday morning at
7:00 am in Room 114. Bill Dixon, Facilitator
 Men’s Fraternity Bible Study: Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in
Room 305. Bernie Spell, Facilitator. Current study:
“Experiencing God” taught by Donnie Lanier.
Community Outreach
The Pregnancy Resource
Center of Lee County will
host a 2 day training
event Friday & Saturday, March 4 & 5, 9 am to 5 pm at Sherwood Baptist Church Old Northwest Library, 2215 Barnesdale Way,
Albany, GA. Cost is $20 and includes lunch and training materials.
For more information or to sign-up, contact Cheryl Vinson, Executive
Director at 229-814-1072 or email [email protected]. Visit their
website at www.friendsofprcoflc.com.
Church Family News
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the families of
Kevin Coalson and Sue Reese in the loss of their loved
one.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Byne Child Development Center
Music Ministry - Rev. Steve Williams
“Train up a child in the way he should
go and when he is old, he will not
depart from it.” Prov. 22:6
March Worship Leaders Schedule
6th 10:45
Early registration for the 2016-17 school year at a reduced
registration rate continues through April 29. Give us a call at
229-432-1591 or come by to see us to find out about this great early
registration promotion!
6:00
13th 10:45
6:00
20th 10:45
6:00
27th 10:45
We pray that God will use all of us at Byne Child Development Center
to open the hearts of the little ones in our care to the wonderful Good
News of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ! We pray that God will
show us how we can encourage young people to trust Him.
6:00
Donna Hayes, Director
[email protected]
Children’s Ministry
March 2 - RA/GA Racers Derby at 6 pm in the Blue Gym. Please
note there will be NO Children’s Choir.
March 12 - Children’s Ministry Day “Children’s Extravaganza” in
Warner Robins. Information will be provided by the Children’s
Missions Leaders.
March 26 - Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 am to 12:00
noon. This is for all children, birth - 6th grade.
Come join the fun! Hotdog lunch following the
Easter Egg Hunt.
Student Ministry
March 4-6: Disciple Now Weekend
March 13: Student- Parent Lunch. Join
us for lunch following the morning
worship service for some time to learn about the Byne
Student Ministry and upcoming events. Please RSVP to
the Church Office by Tuesday, March 8.
Celebration Choir, Worship
Team
Steve Williams
Worship Team
Becky Carlton
Worship Team
Barry Savage
Handbells, Celebration Choir,
Worship Team
No Evening Service
“Worship - A Lifestyle”
Future Worship Services
•
•
•
3/5 AM: Lord’s Supper
3/20 AM: Celebration Choir Musical Celebration
3/27 AM: Easter Sunday Celebration—No evening service
Preschool Ministry
March VIP Schedule
Volunteers In
Terri Phillips
Phillip & Priscilla Roberts
Beth Tester
3/6
Catina Hayes
Cindy Johnson
Ann Jordan
Shelby Long
3/13
Janet Marlow
Lavonda Paulk
Sharon Richter
Laura Bruner
3/20
Joyce Williams
Lynn Lee
Rhonda Shedd
3/27
Please be in your place by 10:30
am. Weekly reminders will be
sent to you by post card or email
(if we have a current email for
you). If you cannot be here,
please make sure to find
someone to fill your spot and let
Randy Carlton know. His
number is 407-0762.
Pleas
se Note: Byne Activity Sheets are available through the Church Office and
mus
st be submitted prior to an event being scheduled on the Church Calendar.
MARCH 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sunday
Schedule:
9:30 am Sunday
School
10:45 Worship
4 pm ESL
5:30 pm Life Groups
6 pm Worship & Student Worship
Tuesday
Schedule:
6 pm Life Group
7:00 pm Renewed
Minds, 1st & 3rd Tuesday
1
6 pm
• Campbell WOM
2
3
12 pm Ad. 3 Ladies
Class Meeting, 114
6 pm CARE
4
5
• Men’s Ministry Sup-
per
7 pm Renewed minds
See Wed.
W
schedule
e below
7 am Men’s Breakfast
B
10:30 am Exercise
6 pm RA/GA Racers
Derby—No ch
hildren’s
choirs
Student’s Disciple Now Weekend
Week of Prayer for North American Missions—Marrch 6—13, 2013. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
6
See Sun.
schedule above
13
See Sun.
schedule above
Daylight Savings Time
begins. Spring
Forward!
12 pm Student-Parent
Lunch
4 pm Vision Team
7
9:30 am WOM Week of
Prayer for NAM program
10:30 am Exercise
8
9
See Tues.
See Wed.
W
schedule above
schedule
e below
11 am Happy Hearts
7 am Men’s Breakfast
B
6:30 pm Freeman/Dyal 10:30 am Exercise
WOM
10
6 pm CARE
11
12
Children’s Extravaganza,
Warner Robins
14
10:30 am
• Exercise
15
17
6 pm CARE
18
19
24
6 pm CARE
25
26
16
See Tues.
schedule above
• Faith SS Class Mtg.
6 pm Dirce Cooper
WOM
20
See Wed.
W
schedule
e below
7 am Men’s Breakfast
B
10:30 am Exercise
5:30 pm CDC
C Board
Mtg.
21
22
See Sun.
10:30 am Exercise
See Tues.
schedule above
6:30 pm Deacon’s Mtg.
schedule above
2 pm Hospice Memorial
Service
3:30 pm Stewardship
Team
23
27
29
30
See Tues.
schedule above
6:30 pm Renewed
Minds 5th Tuesday
See Wed.
W
schedule @ right
7 am Men’s Breakfast
B
10:30 am Exercise
No PM Service
28
10:30 am Exercise
5:30 pm BCS Board
Mtg.
See Wed.
W
schedule
e below
7 am Men’s Breakfast
B
10:30 am Exercise
Good Friday
Church Office,
CDC
BCS Closed
31
6 pm CARE
Wednesday PM
Schedule:
2:15 pm Whiz Kids
3:15 pm Grace Girls/
Acteens
5:00 pm Supper
5:30 pm Handbells
6 pm Children’s Choir
Children’s
Ministry Easter Egg
Hunt @ 10:30 am to
12:00 pm
Wednesday PM
Schedule, Cont.:
6:15 pm Celebration
Choir
6:30 pm Adult Bible &
Student Bible Studies,
Prayer Meeting
7:30 pm Worship Team
Rehearsal