The Source - Shoal Creek Baptist Church

The Source
www.shoalcreekchurch.org
A Monthly Publication of SCBC
13214 Holtville Road
Deatsville, AL 36022
Office: 334/569-2482
Fax: 334/569-2480
January 2010
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely
they may forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.”
Isaiah 49:15-16
As I write I am sitting in a labor and delivery room of Baptist Medical Center East with my sweet
wife. We have celebrated the New Year and are now anxiously awaiting the birth of a new son.
Like no other time, witnessing the miracle of birth and the blessing of life causes one to ponder
the awesomeness of God.
One of the things that stands out to me during this time is the immediate love my wife has
for our children upon their birth. Now I am not saying that I do not love our children at birth
because nothing could be further from the truth. Yet, there is a definite distinction in the love of
a mother and father. It is this fact that makes the truth of Isaiah 45:15-16 so incredible. Please
read the passage above one more time.
Can you even imagine a lady forgetting her child while he is nursing? Could you imagine
a mom looking down at her nursing son and not having compassion for him? Such an event
seems ridiculous, even unimaginable to us. Using this illustration and how far fetched such a
situation would seem to us, God
says that this “may” happen but
that He “will not forget you.”
Do you get the picture? God
loves us even more than the
greatest love we witness in life
(that of a mother and child) and
there is never a time that we are
not on His mind! He even goes
a step further. Not only are
we always on His mind; we are
etched in the palm of His hand!
I hope that this truth
encourages you as it has
encouraged me. In 2010 may
we never forget that we are in
the thoughts and held in the
hands of Almighty God, and
may this truth draw us to a more
intimate relationship with Him.
Caden Mack Russell
Sons are a heritage from the Lord,
children a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3
Disciple Now is a three-day event in which 7th-College students
gather together for high-energy worship, are challenged by practical
lessons from God’s Word, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and eat a bit too
much sugar & caffeine. All this while staying in other folks’ homes, and
getting to know one another better. Fun homes, food, fellowship
and lack of sleep—what more could you want?
DiscipleNow can change your life!
Sign up in the breezeway! The cost is $45.00 due by January 17th. That
covers all your materials, food, and a T-shirt! T-Shirt orders due by
January 17th. See you at D’Now!
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
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USHERS
For the Record . . .
Paul Queen
Karen Hazel
Julie Adair
Angel Blankenship
Ben Mitchell
Marie Lawrence
Jason Walker
Jordan Price
Jake Whitman
Richard Harris
Whitt Brown
Broc Freeman
Justin Lott
Robert Sallas, Jr.
Easton Miller
Chap Wilson
Payton Poole
Canon Russell
Don Woodall
Rob Wheetley
Beanie Turner
Don Garner
Jeremy Moncrief
Peggy Garner
Janice Foreman
Braden Stephens
Kelly Findley
Brittney Woodall
Lindsey Freeman
Kim Smith
Alex Thrasher
Date
Connection
AM
Worship
PM
Worship
SCU
12/6
206
284
241
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12/13
152
290
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12/20
162
249
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12/27
157
261
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December Budget Receipts $44,5_65.68 Monthly Budget Need: $32,675.41
Greatest Gift Missions Offering $6,546.54 YTD Budget Offering: $446,441.21
January 3
Ernie Russell
Pres Allinder
Bruce Esco
Mike Bowdoin
Bruce Gray
Sid Rodgers
January 10
Ken Edwards
Brian Turner
Danny Guthrie
Ben Strength
Glyn Woodall
Andrew Johnson
Usher Coordinator - Sid Rodgers
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
JAN 6
BBQ Sandwich
Baked Beans
Chips
Dill Strips
Dessert/Tea
JAN 13
Country Breakfast
Eggs
Biscuits
Grits
Bacon
Sweet Rolls
Milk/Juice/Tea
JAN 20
Hamburgers w/h
fixins
French Fries
Baked Beans
Dessert/Tea
JAN 27
Sliced Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Baby Lima Beans
Rolls
Dessert/Tea
Prices: Adults $4.00 Children 5 & under $2.00 Family Max: $12.00
Please make reservations in the breezeway or by calling the church office no
later than Tuesday 9:00am.
Mark (B) & Lacey (S) Shaner
2765 Hogan Road
Deatsville, AL 36022
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MEMORIALS
Donations received in Memory of
Mrs. Nellie Smith
by Heath & Penny Flowers
in Memory of
JV and Pernia Ola Fox
J.C. and Mamie Brown
James Cleveland and Lena Brown
Mac and Lovvenia Law
by Johnny & Barbara Fox
Landon Nelson (B)
5984 Lightwood Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
Laura Stephens (L)
113 Fox Run Dr.
Deatsville, AL 36022
We welcome our
new members by:
Brad (L) & Sonya (L) McLauchlin
Mallory & Cole
3086 Deatsville Hwy
Deatsville, AL 36022
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leah Grace Darnell
born January 5, 2010, 5lbs, 17 inches long
Parents Brian & Michelle Darnell,big sister, Lauryn
grandparents Keith & Gwyn Tyus, Ronald & Diane
Darnell
Caden Mack Russell
born January 5, 2010, 6lbs, 10oz, 19 inches long
Parents Shane & Shannon Russell, big brothers,
Clayton, Canon & Carson
Grandparents Gail & Ernie Russell
An d t he L ord A d d ed . . .
Buck (B) & Wendy (S) Brackin
519 County Road 20 East
Marbury, AL 36051
January 17
Charles Woodall
Paul Queen
Joe Barrett
Shawn Hileman
Darrell Wallace
Sid Rodgers
January 24
Paul Nichols
Don Garner
Mark Nelson
Rich Richardson
Brian Darnell
Mike Lott
January 31
Vince Woodall
Jeremy Moncrief
Bill Moncrief
Thomas Clayton
Jim Wright
Ricky Knight
(P) Profession of Faith
(B) Baptism
(L) Transfer of Letter
(S) Statement
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
is expressed to
the families of Bruce Esco and Nelda Rogers in the
death of their brother, Daniel Esco
to Mr. Doug Smith and Family in the death
of Mrs. Nellie Smith
Please Note:
2009 contribution statements were mailed
out on January 6th. If you did not receive
your statement or have any questions please
contact the church office.
Lane Batyski (B)
1140 Fern Road
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Sunday
Wednesday
Thursday
Connection Classes 9:30am
Supper
5:30-6:30pm
Library Open
6-7pm
Morning Worship
11:00am
Word of Life Clubs
6:30-8pm
Evening Worship
5:00pm
Adult Choir
6:30-8pm
Shoal Creek University 6:00pm
Adult Bible Study
6:30-8pm
STAFF
Shane Russell
Ashley Miller
Perry Scott
Barbara Kay Edwards
Tammy Armstrong
Pastor
Student Minister
Music Minister
Director of Preschool & Children Ministry Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
DISCIPLESHIP
MUSIC MINISTRY
Our new spring term of SCU classes will begin Sunday, January
17th following evening worship. The spring term will go through
the month of April. Workbooks will be available for a fee. Class
registration list are in the breezeway.
Classes being offered this semester are:
Making the Most of Marriage
Building a Relationship that Will Last a Lifetime by Dr. Kevin Leman
7 week study - facilitator Paul Nichols (this class will be offered twice)
Disciples Prayer Life - Walking in Fellowship wih God
by T.W. Hunt & Catherine Walker
13 week study to help discover practical truths to strengthen and deepen your
prayer life. led by Shane Russell
Parenting - The Early Years by Les and Leslie Parrott - This study takes a
biblical approach into the traits parents want their children to have and what traits
they want their children to see modeled in them. 7 week study - facilitator Ben
Buck (this class will be offered twice)
Baptist Adults
A 12 week continuing study - led by Myrtle Gibbons
The Year in Review
2009 was a banner year for the church
choir. We were blessed to learn much
new music and experience growth in
number.
There were several Sundays where it
was “standing room only”. More singers
than chairs! Wow! The average Sunday
morning attendance for the year was 23.
Our enrollment reached a high of 41,
but evening school, other ministries in
our church and family situations have
taken members out, but we still have an
active enrollment of 32.
I’m extemely grateful to and for the men
we have, but we need more men to join
them. The ladies are “over-powering”
us. It’s time some of you stepped up to
the plate.
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:308:00pm in the sanctuary. 2010 is here.
Let’s sww what the Lord has in store for
us. Join in prayer for this choir. “Let’s
make His praise glorious!
Perry
WOMEN’S MINSITRY
Get Fit, Keep the Faith, Maintain Focus, SCBC Family Biggest Loser coming your way in February!
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Initial Weigh-in Saturday, February 6th from 9-11am in the choir room
Weekly Weigh-in - Every Sunday (Feb.13) beginning at 8:45am (Choir Room)
SCBC Biggest Loser Blog coming soon to help motivate, stay informed, brag blog
Biggest Loser of the week will be “spotlighted” and will be asked to share what worked that
week, exercises performed, motivation, etc.
Weekly testimonials from Biggest Loser members
Inspirational Scriptures that will help Motivate, Faith, Accountability, Loving Yourself, Highs and Lows, Nutrition, Results, etc.
Recipes of the Week
Exercise of the Week
• Help with Food Journal
• Interactive Feedback with Q/A on all topics related to weight loss - YOU CAN DO THIS!
• Sign up sheets are in the Breezeway!
For more information, contact Kelly Findley - (334)558-3992
“Do you not know that your body is temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are
not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
LIBRARY MINISTRY
Dear Church Family,
Today is a New Day, A New Year,
and a NEW BEGINNING. Our church
is experiencing new growth in all areas.
It seems that we are not only growing
in numbers but also in commitment
to ministry. People are stepping up in
ministries that are out of their comfort
zone. I do believe that God is working.
He will continue to bless if we are
obedient to his commands. I hope that
each one of us will continue to grow
this year in our love for God, our
spiritual life, family life, commitments
and our dedication for each other and
our commitment to REACH the lost.
But the second part of the theme says
once we have reached the lost, then
we must TEACH everyone that is
committed to Christ. Therefore, we
need to be committed to study His
word. The third step in the process is
to take what we have learned and apply
it to ministering to all we meet. All of
this is a TALL order and the only way
that we can accomplish it is to depend
on the Lord, pray continually, be
willing and stay focused.
I hope that the library can help each
of you with the process. The library
here has many great resources now.
In addition, we will continue to add
to those resources. The Team really
wants to support your spiritual growth
and commitment to ministry. Please
make the library one of your first stops
when you begin something new!
Marty
New in the Library
Signs of Life
Back to the Basics of Authentic Christianity
by David Jeremiah
Discover personal transformation that
changes the world.
Just as there are physical signs that
determine the overall health and wellness
of a patient, so too there are signs of
life determining the extent to which a
man or woman has been transformed
into the image of Jesus. It’s a smile, a
simple lifestyle, compassion in the face of
misfortune, willingness to commit random
acts of kindness, benevolence, social
justice, tears, words.
The Listener’s Collection of Classic Christian Literature on CD
Narrated by Max McLean
George Whitefield’s Method of Grace
Martin Luther’s Here I Stand - The speech that launched
the protestant reformation
Jonathan Edwards’ Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
The dramatic story of Augustine’s Conversion taken from The Confessions of St. Augustine
STUDENT MINISTRY
Broo m H ockey
YOUTH
Friday, January 22nd
Eastdale Ice Palace
Cost: $5.00/person
Permission forms and sign-up in the breezeway
leaving the church at 6:30pm
(bring extra money for dinner in the food court/shopping
returning to the church around 11pm)
Summer Youth Camp 2010
July 12-17, 2010
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters
$100.00 Deposits due by
January 27th. Total Cost: $240.00
Visit www.swoutfitters.com
SCU on Sunday Nights at 6:00 pm
Beginning January 17, 2010
True Love Waits® challenges teenagers and college students to make a
commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage.
Created by LifeWay Christian Resources, True
Love Waits encourages moral purity by
adhering to biblical principles. This youthbased international campaign utilizes
positive peer pressure by encouraging
those who make a commitment to refrain
from pre-marital sex to challenge their
peers to do the same.
Preschool Corner . . .
January Nursery/Preschool Schedule
Sunday Mornings
Room
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
Babies
Jason & Marcia
Walker
Kathy Godwin
Taylor Henderson
Kevin & Courtney Mann
Melba Brock
Pat Holley
Volunteers Needed
Toddlers
Tammy & Erica
Armstrong
Ben & Christy Strength
Linda Queen
Joyce Foreman
VACANT
Volunteers Needed
2 yr olds
Jeremy & Melissa
Moncrief
Marie Lawrence
Nelda Rogers
Teresa & Summer Horn
Lynne Richardson &
Kaelyn Palmer
Volunteers Needed
3 yr olds
Barbara Kay Edwards
Hayley Guthrie
Paul & Kim Nichols
Ashley & Laura Sides
Mike & Hollie Lott
Volunteers Needed
Children’s Church
4yrs-1st Grade
No Children’s Church
Mark & Casey Batyski
Chris & Stacy Smith
Joy Calloway
Christie Nelson
Crystal & Brian Turner
Children’s Church
2nd-3rd Grade
No Children’s Church
Ben & Gina Buck
Diane Darnell
Andrew Johnson
Brad & Sonya McLauchlin
Paul & Kim Nichols
Crystal Turner & Barbara
Kay Edwards
Joy Calloway
Sharee Hileman
Jo Ellen Johnson
Carol Hamm
Volunteers Needed
Toddlers
Danny & Hayley Guthrie
Rod & Stephanie Davis
Lance & Angel
Blankenship
Mike & Kelly Findley
2 & 3 yr olds
Ashley & Lindsey Miller
Jean Newton
Diane Darnell
Brian & Michelle Darnell
Volunteers Needed
Sunday Evenings
Babies
No Evening Services
Please note if for some reason you are unable to work on the Sunday you are assigned, please contact another volunteer on your list to swap with
you. Thank you to ALL of our preschool volunteers who give of their time each week to minister to the children of SCBC!Please remember to arrive AT
LEAST 15 minutes prior to your hour to serve.
Preschool & Children’s Ministry
Are Looking for a place
SCU Discipleship Classes for Children
to serve?
K-3rd Grade - Brad & Sonya McLaughlin
NEEDED!
4th-6th - Tammy Armstrong & BK Edwards
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Children’s Church
Leaders & Helpers
Nursery rotation
volunteers
Preschool Discipleship
Leaders and Helpers
Please see Barbara Kay or
contact the church office if you
to volunteer.
Last Sunday of Each Month Kids Choose :
Mission Activities or Children’s Choir
Word of Life Store
will be Open
February 10th!
Let Kids worship - - - like kids!
New Changes for Children’s Church
beginning - January 10, 2010
Children 4yrs-3rd grade will be escorted by a
teacher to the Shelter (downstairs) at the end of
Sunday School class to gather for Children’s Church
where they will experience worship through praise music,
offering and a time of prayer. After a time of worship
they will be escorted back upstairs for age appropriate Bible
lessons. PARENTS: You can pick up your children immediately
following the service in rooms E13 (4yrs-1st) and E4 (2nd-3rd).
Every moment that we have with your child is a moment we use to point them
toward Jesus. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of
ministering to your children.
Kid’s Camp 2010
June 28-July 1, 2010
Shocco Springs Conference Center, Talledega, Alabama
For those completing 3rd-6th Grade
Non-refundable $50.00 Deposit due by January 24, 2009
Sign-up sheet on Ms Barbara Kay’s door.