Locust!Post! - Locust Hill Church

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may 2015
volume 2 | issue 5
the!Locust!Post!
a(publication(of locust hill baptist church
Locust Hill Baptist Church Exists to Glorify God by Making Disciples!
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O r d i n a r y !People!Making!An!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Difference!
“Now%when%they%saw%the%boldness%of%Peter%and%John,%and%perceived%that%they%were%
uneducated%and%untrained%men,%they%marveled.%And%they%realized%that%they%had%been%
with%Jesus.”!
Acts 4:13 is one of my favorite verses in the entire Bible –Then, over in Acts 17:6 we see that it is said of
these ordinary men that, “these who have turned the world upside down have come here too”.
World Changers: Ordinary People Making an Extraordinary Difference is our
current Sunday Morning sermon series from the book of Acts. I am excited to see how God
is going to use Locust Hill to make a difference in our community and around the world
as we Gather, Grow, Give, and Go! This month, we will finish our Journey Through
the New Testament on Sunday evenings. I hope the Journey has
been as meaningful in your life as it has in mine.
Please make plans now to join us for worship on
Sunday, May 31st at 6:00 p.m. as Dr. Don Wilton from First
Baptist Church Spartanburg will be here to conclude this
Journey. He will be preaching from the book of Revelation and
you do not want to miss it!
Pastor Stephen
Dr.%Don%Wilton%
May(New(Testament(Reading(Plan(
Date
May 3 – 9
May 10 – 16
May 17 – 23
May 24 – 30
May 31
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Rom. 13-14
1 Cor. 11-12
2 Cor. 11-13
Phil. 1-2
2 Thes.
Rom. 15-16
1 Cor. 13-14
Gal. 1-2
Phil. 3-4
1 Cor. 1-2
1 Cor. 15-16
Gal. 3-4
Phil. 5-6
1 Cor. 3-4
2 Cor. 1-2
Gal. 5-6
Col. 1-2
1 Cor. 5-6
2 Cor. 3-5
Eph. 1-2
Col. 3-4
1 Cor. 7-8
2 Cor. 6-7
Eph. 3-4
1 Thes. 1-2
1 Cor. 9-10
2 Cor. 8-10
Eph. 5-6
1 Thes. 3-5
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Why Sunday School?
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The role of Sunday School and its impact on the church is vital to
the health of the church as well as in the community we live. Sunday
School is a key ingredient in the recipe for building and growing a
successful ministry here at Locust Hill. Not only does the current
generation need it, but if we intend to partner with parents to prepare the
next generation of children to follow Christ faithfully and advance the
Kingdom, we will need adults and parents alike who are being well-trained
for this awesome responsibility. The effective adult Sunday School class is
a place where adults can learn and respond to the word of God in a
systematic and consistent process as well as develop a network of strong
and supportive relationships. That is my desire for the Sunday School
ministry at Locust Hill. The disciple-making process that begins in Sunday
School should extend into the church, the home and the community.
Adults who are solidly equipped in the Word will be more confident and
capable of leading others to love the Lord and respond to His love by
obeying His commands. Toward that end let us seek to develop an
effective and strategic Sunday School & Discipleship ministry with the
following goals in mind:
• Eclipse 210 average in Sunday School (highest since 2007).
• Eclipse 310 average in Sunday Worship (highest since 2005).
• Develop & Implement a strategy for Assimilating new and
current members into the life of the church.
Together we can take Sunday School and Locust Hill to new heights as
we reach, teach, care and share for those in our church and our
community. Will you join me in this effort?
Jason
Adult&Sunday&School&Teacher’s&Meeting&
Sunday,(May(17th(@(8:45(am(
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This%is%a%very%important%meeting%and%your%presence%is%
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Breakfast)will)be)served!)
May(Birthdays(
5/02 – J.J. Booker, Ryan Evett
5/03 – Janice Butler
5/05 – Edith McCarrell, Sintor Torres
5/06 – Judy Murphy
5/07 – Jason Bedford
5/08 – Buddy Huffman, Matt McGee
5/11 – Monica Riley Moss
5/12 – Joshua Ray
5/13 – Shelby Ludema
5/14 – Martha Foster, Jud Blackwell,
Renita Crain
5/16 – John Grissop, Bob Butler
5/17 – Mike Shelnut, David Styles
Mendy Smith, Jacob Epting
5/18 – Addie Hudson
5/19 – Kim Evett
5/24 – Don Forrest
5/27 – Will Styles
5/28 – Ellie Westmoreland
5/29 – Christal Ray, Brandy Ostrem
5/30 – Sean Riley
5/31 – Marley Burchfield
May(Anniversaries(
5/01 – Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bailey
5/02 – Mr. and Mrs. Randy Evett
5/05 – Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carter
5/06 – Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes
5/07 – Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Wood
5/11 – Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ray
5/11 – Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Styles
5/12 – Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan McWhite
5/14 – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson
5/17 – Mr. and Mrs. Chad Poole
5/19 – Rev. and Mrs. Joe Hayes, Jr.
5/20 – Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rochester
5/26 – Mr. and Mrs. David Gosnell
5/29 – Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wade
5/31 – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pridmore
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Upcoming(Fundraisers(
Come out and support our Children & Youth as they
raise money for their summer camps. Each
opportunity is a chance for the church family to
fellowship together and raise funds for two great
causes at the same time!
1.!
Friday, May 1st @
Cool Mama’s Ice Cream
11 S Main St
Travelers Rest, SC
The Children’s Ministry of LHBC will receive
15% of all sales from 11am-9pm.
2.!
Monday, May 18th Dinner @
Zaxby’s in TR
10 Benton Rd
Travelers Rest, SC
The Youth Ministry of LHBC will receive 10%
of all sales from 5 – 8 pm.
3.!
Sunday, June 7th Breakfast @
LHBC
The Youth will sponsor a breakfast from
9:00 – 9:45. Menu: Bojangles Biscuits,
Grits, Fruit, Juice & Coffee. Donations
accepted.
Thank!You!!
Preschool(News…(
Apryl&Rochester& &
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Preschool Parents and Extended Session volunteers
- we will be changing the ages of the classes in the
Preschool Department starting Sunday, May 3. The new
class structure will be as follows:
0-18 months
19-36 months
3K
K4 & K5
This will only apply to Extended Session at this time. I will
be back in the Preschool Dept. to help guide everyone to
their correct class and answer any questions you may
have.
Also happening on Sunday, May 3rd, we will be starting
Preschool Choir each Sunday night during the first 20
minutes of Mission Friends.
I am excited about these new changes and new
beginnings for our little ones. Please let me know if you
have any questions.
pryl
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May is such a beautiful month with all the flowers blooming and the temperature is warming up, but not too hot
and not too cold. It is also a time of the year to start getting your calendar filled with fun events for the summer.
Please check out the CIB board next to my office & sign your child up today for events listed for the summer.
Day Camp (July 6-9 from 9:00 - 2:00 pm daily) is for rising 1st - 3rd graders. The total cost is $60 per child to pay
for lunch and our field trips each day. There are only 25 spots available so sign your child up ASAP.
Parent/Child Camp is a great opportunity to bond with your child on a spiritual level this summer by attending
one of the following two combo camps specifically for Parents & Children:
- Father/Son Alpha Camp @ Camp McCall, June 27-29; boys 1st grade and up. Cost is $125 per person.
- Mother/Daughter Camp @ Camp Marietta, June 29-July 1; girls 5-12 yrs old. Cost is $115 per person.
Vacation Bible School is quickly
approaching. June 14-18 will be a
great week of fun and excitement.
There are some important training
dates listed to the right. Please make
plans to get involved and attend.
“The Great Commission
Competition” will take place on
Wednesday nights this summer. It will
be a lot of fun with bible stories, praise
& worship, crafts, games and snack!! It
all starts on June 3rd with our kick-off
celebration!!! Please plan to make
Wednesday nights this summer a great
experience of growing in the word.
VBS&Training&Schedule&
Sunday,&May&3rd&&
4:30 PM - All Teachers & Teacher Assistants (Youth Room).
Because this is a very important meeting, a light snack & childcare will be
provided. Please make this a priority.
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Sunday,&May&17th&&
5:00 PM - All Craft Workers Train w/ Amy Roddey (Youth Room)
5:00 PM - All Recreation Workers (5th grade SS Room)
5:15 PM - Drama Team (Fellowship Hall)
5:15 PM - Registration Team (Jason Farr’s office)
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Sunday nights Please join us on @ 6:00 pm as we continue RA’s, GA’s & Children’s Choir through the
summer. In choir we are working on a production called “Back to the Cross” which we will perform at the end of
the summer. If you do not like to sing, come anyway, you could work on props, script practicing, sound, staging,
etc… We have a place for everyone.
God still wants us to learn and work in the summer, so please come join us as the LHKids have plenty of fun-filled
activities every week! Hope to see you soon!
Katina
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What an exciting time to be a part of the Locust Hill Student Ministry! I am looking forward to an incredible summer
where we grow closer to each other and closer to Christ. Be sure to pick up your copy of the Student Ministry
Summer Brochure. They are available in the student center.
Join us each week on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for a fun time of music, Bible Study,
fellowship, games, and more! Students have an opportunity to serve on a student led ministry
team. We have a place for every student to get involved! We will start a new series in May
called, “God’s Extreme Makeover.”
Join us each Sunday at 9:45 am for small group Bible Study. We meet together as one large group and then
divide into girls and boys classes for the Bible study and discussion. We would love to have you!
Julie
UPCOMING STUDENT MINISTRY EVENTS
May 17th: SNAC (Sunday Night After Church) at Amy Roddey’s House. Bring your
swimsuit & a towel. If your last name begins with A-K bring a salty snack & if it begins with
L-Z bring something sweet!
May 31st: Graduate Sunday.
Breakfast @ 9:00 am for all graduates & their families. Graduate Recognition @ 10:45 am.
(Please wear your cap and gown.)
JUNE EVENTS
June 7th:
Breakfast Fundraiser for FUGE
June 7th:
Rising 6th Grade Parent & Student Orientation
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June 10 :
Messy Game Night
June 14th – 18th VBS for Rising 6th – 8th Graders
(Rising High School will have a chance to volunteer in VBS)
The&Blood&Connection&
@&Locust&Hill&Baptist&Church&
Wednesday,&May&20th&
4:00!–!8:00!pm!
Sign!Up!on!the!Bulletin!Board!!
across!of!the!office!!
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*Free%T'Shirt%&%TBC%Rewards%For%All%Donors*%
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Caldwell&Mission&Circle&
Monday,&May&4th&|&7:00&pm&
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Tuesday,&May&12th&|&7:00&pm&
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Church Staff
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Special Dates in May
May 1st
May 3rd
May 3rd
May 3rd
May 4th
May 10th
May 12th
May 17th
May 17th
May 17th
May 17th
May 18th
May 19th
20th
May
May 29th- 30th
May 31st
May 31st
Cool Mama’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
for LHBC Kids (11 am – 9 pm)
Deacon’s Meeting (8:00 am)
Baptism (A.M. Service)
VBS Training (4:30 pm)
Caldwell Mission Circle (7:00 pm)
Mother’s Day &
Baby Dedication (No P.M. Service)
Jordan Mission Circle (7:00 pm)
Sunday School Teacher’s
Meeting & Breakfast (8:45 am)
2020 Vision Team Meeting (5:00 pm)
VBS Training (5:00 pm)
Youth SNAC (After PM Service)
Zaxby’s Youth Fundraiser (5-8 pm)
TRBA Men’s & Boy’s Rally
& Chili Cookoff (6:00 pm)
LHBC Blood Drive (4-8 pm)
TRBA Spiritual Leadership
Conference @ Berea FBC
Graduate Recognition (10:45 am)
Dr. Don Wilton @ LHBC (6:00 pm)
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Stephen Cannon, Pastor
Jason Farr, Associate Pastor
Gary Frazier, Music Minister
Apryl Rochester, Director of Preschool
Katina Riley, Director of Children
Julie Cannon, Director of Students
Carolyn Lancaster, Interim Admin. Assistant
Cheryl Alexander, Financial Secretary
Debby Plumblee, Prayer Coordinator
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Church Office Contacts
864.895.1771
[email protected]
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TRBA&Men’s&&&Boy’s&Rally&
@&Locust&Hill&Baptist&Church&
Tuesday,&May&19th&
6:00!pm!
Guest!Speaker:!Shane!Alexander!
“How%To%Be%An%Ambassador%for%Christ”%
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Experience Locust Hill(
Chili%Cook'Off%Contestants:%To%Enter%Your%Chili,%%
Call%864.834.9635%
SUNDAY
Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY
Adult Bible Study – 6:30 p.m.
Youth Worship – 6:30 p.m.
AWANA Clubs – 6:30 p.m.
TRBA&Spiritual&Leadership&Conference&
@&Berea&First&Baptist&Church&
May&29th&&&30 th&
Featuring!Richard!Blackaby,!Mike!Blackaby!&!Rick!
Fisher.!Open!to!All!Locust!Hill!church!leaders!
(Deacons,%Sunday%School%Teachers,%&%Committee%Leaders).!Cost!
is!only!$15!per!person!
(Mission Friends, RA’s & GA’s)
(Preschool – 5th Grade)
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Register%online%at%www.threeriversba.org.%
www.locusthillchurch.org!
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[email protected]!