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FAMILY TIES
A publication of Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ
Welcome Friends
and
Honored Guests
Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ
Mission:
Living the Love of Jesus
Contact Us
1777 Berry’s Chapel Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37069
Telephone
Telephone 615-791-1316
Fax 615-791-5643
Newsline 615-791-1661
Preschool 615-794-4310
Hispanic Ministry 615-261-1022
Email
[email protected]
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On the Web
[email protected]
Worship Times
Sunday
Worship 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Bible Study 9:30 AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
Wednesday Bible Classes:
10:00 AM and 6:30 PM
Elders
Mike Hayes, Steve Meek, David
Lankford and Keith Thomason
Light the Fire
The California forest fires have blanketed news reports in past weeks. Images
of the massive flames spreading across thousands of acres decimating
everything in its path have been imprinted on us. We lift up prayers for the
families that lost their homes while we struggle to comprehend their feelings
of helplessness as they evacuated their homes that were in the path of this
destruction. It seems almost inconceivable of how a small fire that started
near a freeway exit ramp could destroy over 41,000 acres and 271 homes.
Fire is definitely one of our most destructive forces as well as our greatest
tool. The difference is in the application.
While fire can be very destructive as we’ve seen in California, it is also very
beneficial for many of our basic needs. It provides lifesaving warmth when
properly contained. It provides energy when properly designed. It provides
purification when properly controlled. The Bible describes God as a
consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29) and is often used to denote God’s presence
such as the burning bush and the cloud of fire that guided the Israelites. The
Old Testament sacrifices depended on the fire of the altar while, as New
Testament Christians, we are called upon to offer our bodies as “living
sacrifices” (Romans 12:1). John tells us that Jesus will “baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and with fire” (Matthew 3:11). Just as the priests of the OT were
commanded to continually maintain the fire of the altar we have been given
the gift of the Holy Spirit that dwells in the heart of the believer (Romans
8:9) and maintains the fire of our living sacrifice.
Berry’s Chapel stands on the precipice of igniting a fire that can burn even
brighter in our reflection of Christ. Our deacon selection process is underway
with the promise of strong leadership that will grow the Kingdom here in
Franklin and beyond. The outreach opportunities of the assisted living and
jail ministries have been extremely encouraging. We are beginning a new
school year with over 100 families that are using the Berry’s Chapel campus
for both the preschool and Foundations Christian Academy. Preparations and
planning have already taken place for this weekend’s Back to School Bash as
well as the coming Fall Festival. FriendSpeak will be an excellent
opportunity to engage people that look and speak differently from us while
we study from God’s Word, which draws us to a place of equality at the foot
of the cross. Our community outreach opportunities in September will give
us even more opportunities to fan the flame.
With all of these opportunities, the choice rests in us. We can choose to be
beacons of light for the Kingdom or we can choose to be a fire storm of
controversy. Putting our needs above the lost is playing with a fire that will
destroy much more than acreage and homes. Nadab and Abihu offered an
improper fire, and that certainly did not end well for them. In the same way
that a “controlled burn” is used to bring new life to a forest, let us all submit
to our King to be controlled by Him as we press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14). Satan will
throw distractions at us in order to divide our unified approach to growing
the Kingdom. May we all live by the words of Paul to the church at Colossae,
“And above all these virtues, put on love, which binds everything together in
perfect harmony. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you
were called as members of one body.” (Colossians 3:14)
From the elders
From The Southeast Corner…
She Was Crying
This last Monday morning I came and participated in the “Prayer Walk” for the 120 boys and
girls, their families and all the teachers of FCA that will be meeting in our building this school year.
They were so appreciative of the outpouring of love and acceptance that those who came from Berry’s
Chapel gave them. The adults walked throughout the building silently while the first day of classes
were beginning. If you had been there you would have seen for yourself what a great outreach this is to
these families who home school their children and who are interested that their children have a
relationship with God.
As I walked by one of the younger classes I paused at the door to notice a little girl sitting in the
lap of one of the teachers who was crying big tears as she began her first day of school. I could sense
that precious little girl’s anxiety and sadness about being away from mom and dad maybe for the first
time. I wondered about her fears and uneasiness as she began a new school year. All of us remember
those same moments when we or our own children shed those same tears because of a few fears and
anxious moments.
I could not help but think about our community and to think about how many were crying
today in their homes, at their jobs or just driving around looking for some answers. I thought about
those who live around our building and their need of a friend to sit with them when they have tears
because of the uncertainties and fear that comes from the times in which we live. I then thought about
our own church family and tears that we quietly have because of life. I bet that precious little princess
was not the only one crying on Monday. Let’s welcome our community and engage each other as God
gives us opportunity. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday.
Andy
…To The Southeast Corner
SAM’S PLACE
BCYG Calendar
AUGUST
28| BC Kids Rally, Youth Hall, 9:30am
28| Claiborne-Hughes Worship, 3:30pm
BC Kids Rally August 28th– This
morning, 9:30am in the Youth Hall, make
plans to join all 1st-12th grade Berry’s
Chapel students for our quarterly BC Kids
Rally. As always a great time of worship,
fellowship and devotion.
Claiborne-Hughes Worship August
28th– TODAY is our monthly worship
at Claiborne-Hughes in Franklin. 3:30pm.
All BCYG students come join us as we
serve and encourage the ClaiborneHughes residents. After our worship, feel
free to hang out with us in the Youth Hall
until evening service.
BC Kid’s Korner
BC Kids Super Stars
Our BC Kids Super Stars this week are all of the children from our Children’s
Worship. Every Sunday we do a children’s contribution and talk about how
God wants us to be a happy giver (2 Cor. 9:7) because of everything that God
has given us. We are using the current funds collected to send children’s vitamins with the
Wood’s to distribute in Greece. Due to the current economic disaster, many children are not
getting food or nutrients on a daily basis. Thank you to all the children and their families that
have contributed every Sunday!
Does your BC Kid have an achievement that we can recognize (athletic, academic, spiritual
growth, etc)? Please email Kristen at [email protected]
Auditorium
Romans
Andy Baker
Room 107
Basement
Ladies Class
Encouragement to Christians
Jackie Hill and Jan Meek
Room 108
Library -Young
Professionals - Missions
Nathan Wright
Love and Respect
Ryan Daniel
Genesis Part 2
Scott Cranford
Lois Little 8/29
Vanna Vaughn 8/29
Jay Sexton 8/30
Mary Culp 8/30
Joe Chapman 8/31
John Kinnie 9/1
Anatoliy Ogorodnik 9/2
Jim Hightower 9/2
Bible classes start at
9:30 am - stay a
while and see what
you’re missing!
THANK YOU SAM!
Sam is leaving as our youth minister after 3 1/2
years of dedicated service. Please join us
tonight after evening service
in
expressing our appreciation and best wishes for
the Brinson family future. There will be
refreshments served in the basement. You will
also have an opportunity to give a note of
thanks, a blessing for their future or a token of
appreciation for the Brinson family. See Alison
Johnson or Elizabeth Welch for more info.
There is a new STAR OF
THE MONTH in the
sky!!! Go check it out!
We rejoice in announcing
the baptism of Luis and
Priscila De La Cruz,
teenage brothers who
have been attending our Hispanic services.
Show The Love Jesus!
We have been asked to help children in Greece with
vitamins. Please bring what you can by
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st! There will be a
collection box in the
education building in the
valet area. The Wood’s will
be taking these supplies on
a trip to Greece to visit
missionary friends.
There will be a 6:00 pm meeting Wednesday,
August 31st in the Library for Volunteers and all
those interested in FRIENDSPEAK.
Congratulations
to J and Brittany Gambill and big
sister Evangeline on the birth of
James Rhodes.
Born on Friday, August 12, James
weighted 8lbs 12oz .
We want to thank you for blessing Karlie
and our family with the outpouring of
love, dinners, gifts and prayers. We are
truly blessed to be part of the Berry’s
Chapel family. Love, The Meza Family
ASSEMBLY RECORD
Sunday Bible class
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Hispanic Congregation
Total
Wednesday Night
Contribution
Budget
Average YTD
ORDER OF WORSHIP
274
124
207
46
377
196
For August 28, 2016
Welcome
Hymns
I Stand in Awe
I Stand Amazed
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Just As I Am (I Come Broken)
$14,505.35
$17,800.00
$16,176.00
Open/Close Building August
Communion
Sunday a.m. Open - Channing Workman
Sunday a.m. Close - Bob Roland
Sunday p.m. Open/Close –Van Behrendt
Wednesday p.m. Close - Talley Floyd
Hymns
Standing on the Promises
As the Deer Thirsts
Women’s Assignments for
August 2016
Scripture
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Room EB 115
Offering
10:30 am Dismiss to Children’s Worship in the Youth Hall
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sonia Dupay
Karen Gambill
Jan Crowder
Susan Mayo
Hymns
Our God
Lesson
Hymns
Mighty to Save
Abide With Me
COMMUNION PREP
8:00 a.m. Prep
Becky Anderson
10:30 a.m. Prep
Janet Wright
10:30 a.m. Clean Up Susan Copier
6:00 p.m. Clean Up
Brandi Wright
DOOR GREETERS
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Robin Thomason
Frances Hilliard
Frieda Rhodes
Prayer
Each Sunday night in August concurrent with the 6 pm
assembly, Richard Walker returns to discuss his journey from
atheism to Christianity. This class will be in the Basement.
Honduras Update
On Sunday, August 28 at 4:30 in the
auditorium, there will be a presentation on
the women’s trip that was recently made
to Honduras. Please attend.
OPPORTUNITY…..
Our FOOD PANTRY is currently
low on soups, canned meats and
non-refrigerated juices.
Please take your donated items
to the kitchen on the back hall
close to the office.
Mackey Bentley (friend of David & Jan Eagan)
health concerns
Trey Coke deployment
Maurice Eastridge (friend of the Belville’s) health
concerns
Jerry Flippin (Carolyn Tate’s brother) health
concerns
Meg Floyd health concerns
Susan Guidos (friend of Henrietta Vaughn) cancer
Roseann Hess health concerns
Jackie Hill health concerns
Tammy Hitchcock (Claude & Ethel Hackett’s
Granddaughter) cancer of the eye
Doug Hite health concerns
Sid Hudson (Barb Williams’ son in law) health
concerns
Barbara Jacobs health concerns
Don Jacobs health concerns
Bette Jones health concerns
Nylene Lanham health concerns
Bill Lassiter (friend of the Tate’s) health concerns
Kelly Longini (friend of Tiffany Johnson) health
concerns
Kathy Maxwell health concerns
Rick Miner (friend of Alan Mancuso) cancer
treatments
Jamae Moore (friend of Rozanne Kinnie’s) health
concerns
Barbara Mullin (Carolyne Niles’ sister) health
concerns
Iva Nelson (Sonia Dupay’s aunt) cancer
Misty Lawson Newcomb (friend of the Burkes’,
Cooke’s, Johnson’s (Trevor) and Harmon’s) health
concerns
Mike Patterson (Jeannine Lynn’s brother) recent
cancer diagnosis
Clara Priest health concerns
Anita Rose cancer treatments
Sherry Smith (friend of Angie Faulkner) cancer
Brittany Sullivan health concerns
William Taylor health concerns
Charles Tomlin health concerns
June Anderson 300 Celebration Circle #240,
Franklin, TN 37067
Madge Brewer The Hearth #107
LaVerne Campbell at home
Brenda Forehand NHC Cool Springs #1312
Charles Gambill NHC Franklin #200A
Julie Garrett at home
Anne Hardison Brookedale 910 Murfreesboro Rd
#201
Frances Harley Morning Pointe #1005 Generations
Way #203 Franklin, TN 37064
Martha Johnson 9710 Clovercroft Dr. Nolensville
37135
Margaret Kinnie The Hearth #117
Nylene Lanham at home
Vera McGregor NHC Franklin #104
Faye McKay at home
Guilford McKay at home
Lillian Minchey at home
Ann Moran The Hearth #406
Joan Moran NHC Cool Springs #1602
Mildred Nelms at home
Sonnie Norwood at home
Merle Ralston NHC Cool Springs Apt #306
Barbara Smith at home
Henrietta Vaughn at home
Tom & Vanna Vaughn at home
Marie Wheeler (Jan Crowder’s mother)
NHC Cool Springs #2402
Please contact the office with updates or changes 615-791-1316.
SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy to
Sarah Jo Brinson and family
on the death of Sarah Jo’s
grandfather, Bob Sanner,
from Nebraska. Please keep
this family in your prayers.
For Our Personal Devotional Time
For The Week Of
August 28, 2016
Pray For The Berry’s Chapel Family
Take this bulletin and pray about everyone mentioned by name throughout the week.
If you learn of things that need to be added to our prayer list during this coming week, we can include those
names and those needs at any time throughout the week. You can email those additions to Tracy Lampley
([email protected]). Tracy keeps current prayer lists updated every day.
Pray For The Countries Making The News This Coming Week
(Over the last year, we have prayed for every country of the world, one country every day. People
have been drawn to the Lord because of your prayers for their country. Thanks for your commitment
to the lost of the world.) Also pray for the missions that we support.
Day
Pray Locally And Regionally
Pray For:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
FCA Meeting In Our Building
Our Preschool Families and Staff
Our New Deacon Selection Process
Our Bible class teachers
Chuck and Tammi Ettinger/Youth
Our Preparation For Sunday
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Sing Or Think About The Words Of These Songs:
Days Of Elijah
Awesome God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Holy Holy Holy
How Great Is Our God
The Battle Belongs To The Lord
Bible Study For This Coming Week Of Study
(Mon) Proverbs 1
(Tues) Proverbs 2
(Wed) Proverbs 3
(Thur) Proverbs 4
(Fri) Proverbs 5
(Sat) Proverbs 6