EDISTO BEACH January BAPTIST CHURCH Anniversaries18 Ray & Harriette Ackerman 20 Mike & Sheila Smart...

Edisto Beach Baptist Church 414 Jungle Road Edisto Beach , SC 29438

January Anniversaries

1 Darrell Gunn & Iris Hill 1 Rick & Heidi Kueber

2 John & Teresia Case 17 Jim & Jeanie Morgan

18 Ray & Harriette Ackerman 20 Mike & Sheila Smart

21 Cameron & Diane Andrews 26 Johnny & Meg Herndon

EDISTO BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH 414 Jungle Road Robin Heath, Pastor

Edisto Beach, SC 29438 E-mail: [email protected] 843/869-2662 edistobeachbaptist.org

Reaching Up to God in Worship, Reaching Out to Others in Service and Love, Reaching Within to Grow Spiritually.

4 Dixie Songer 5 Steve Palo 6 Lindsey Young 7 Shirley Higgins 7 Mike Smart 13 Bill Polson 13 Chuck Risley 16 Melinda Hester 18 Lucy Hogan 18 Robbie Hogan 18 Gloria Kinsey 18 Mark Steedley 20 LeNora Hall 23 Emory Benton 25 Carolyn Childress 29 Tony Hemphill 30 Helene Race

January Birthdays

John 7 records Jesus going to Jerusalem for the last of seven great festivals that were given to the Jews to celebrate. It took place in the fall and included a celebration of the harvest. Sukkot, or Tabernacles as we know it, was a time to remember the 40 years of wandering when the nation lived in huts or tents or tabernacles. Remembering where they had come from and what they now enjoyed from God's hand. It was also a time to celebrate the Torah, (their scriptures) as the year long reading of the Torah came to an end and began again. I am extremely grateful for where we are, conscious of both the challenges we face and the blessings we enjoy. Together, relying on His mercy and grace, trusting and obeying His word, I believe that we will discover and enjoy all that God has for us as a family of faith in the new year. On the last day of this last great feast, John 7 records that Jesus spoke passionately to the people saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in me, from his inmost being will flow rivers of living water". May we end 2016 thirsty, yet coming to Jesus to drink. May we begin 2017 anticipating the rivers of living water that He has promised.

Pastor Rob

A CHALLENGE FOR 2017

DEACON OF THE MONTH

David Salter

Our deacon of the month for January is David Salter. David has quite a history with Edisto and EBBC. He moved here in the early 1980’s from Columbia, after spending many of his summers here. In 1983, David came ashore while wind-surfing because a volleyball game piqued his interest. While there, he was introduced to Tammy. They were married in 1985 by Ralph Warren here at EBBC. They have raised three children on Edisto and have three grandchildren and one granddog they are keeping while Cole & Caroline are serving with the Peace Corps (they’re coming home January 14

th!). David is an electrical contractor and

Tammy takes care of many of us at McConkeys. Additionally, David plays the guitar, sings with the choir and serves on the Personnel Committee.

MISSIONS MOMENT

MORE THAN $18,000!

This is the amount of money raised for our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions! More than $8,500 was raised through the “Simple & Sweet”

Raffle ticket sales, Auctions, and Individual Contributions. The remainder was contributed by the Missions Committee.

THANK YOU for your participation in this Mission Event: A Mission Affair 2016 “Simple & Sweet”! MANY THANKS to those who made contributions—whether an

item for raffle, an item or more to be auctioned, an hors d’oeuvre, a financial donation or all of these. All of the goodies were delicious and everyone had a good

time.

WE WERE ABLE TO REACH OUR WONDERFUL GOAL BECAUSE OF YOU!

The Missions Committee thanks you for a Good Mission Year, especially with the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Shoebox and Lottie Moon.

Members of the Missions Committee are: Gail Greer, Denney Conley, Diane Hemphill, Derek Sanders, Dixie Songer and Ray Winialski.

NEW WORSHIP SERIES

The Book of Philippians has been called 'An Ode To Joy', because of it's repeated use of the word joy. Originally a letter written by Paul to believers worshipping together in the Roman city of Philippians, named after the father of Alexander the Great. Paul writes this letter from his prison cell in Rome and it is filled with remarkable and practical insights for living. Our six part Worship Series on the Book of Philippians will motivate us to live with Joy and thus Thrive, not merely survive. The impact of the times of worship around Paul's words will strengthen every part of our life in Christ from praying to witnessing to giving to obeying and a whole lot more. If one of your New Year’s Commit-ments is to move more deeply into the abundant life that Jesus calls us to live, then join us as we hear Paul's joy-filled words about how to "Thrive". The Thrive series begins January 22nd.

“Thrive”

GUEST SPEAKER—JANUARY 1 As 2016 draws to a close Pastor Rob will be away in the Middle East on the first Sunday of January, 2017. While he is away, Pastor Rob’s son Michael will be preaching on Sunday morning and another son, Mark will lead our Wednesday Bible Study on January 4th.

Michael has served as youth worker at the Waikaloa Baptist Church on the Big Island of Hawaii as well as having worked with youth and children’s programs from Central America to the Middle East. Michael served with multinational organi-zations in the middle east for several years developing relationships with nationals delivering training on many different subjects. Currently a Member of the North-wood Baptist Church in North Charleston, Michael leads a weekly Bible Study for 20-somethings in his home, as well as spends time several days a week substitute teaching at Northwood Academy. He also serves as Edisto Island's Youth Leader by coordinating our ministries to Island Youth ages 12-17 years, including leading our weekly Sunday Bible study at 5:00 pm. He has completed one year of seminary study and has plans to complete a Master of Divinity as time permits. We welcome Michael to our worship service and will hear him gladly proclaim the good news.

Wednesday Nights at EBBC

We are back in the swing of things on Wednesday evenings. It all begins with our delicious fellowship suppers at 6pm. Sign up on Sundays on your Connect Card or call the church office by noon on Tuesday for reservations, it’s just that easy. Choir

Rehearsal begins at 6:45 after a time of prayer for friends, family and special needs. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 6:45 pm.

Body and Soul Fitness Classes start January 16/17th!

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to become healthier? Stronger? More toned? Wouldn't you like to meet your goals while exercising to inspiring Christian music? Body & Soul classes are just the thing for you!! Join us at the Edisto Beach Civic Center auditorium for Cardio/Strength/Flexibility led by Vicki Heath on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 am (ladies only). The cost for this 8 week session is $96 (or $53 for one session/week).

Another or additional option available to you is Boot Camp led by Diane Andrews This co-ed class is held on Monday evenings at 5:00 pm and Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am also at the Civic Center auditorium. The cost for this 8 week session is $96.00.

Come give both classes a try—for free! Then decide what meets your goals. You can take as little as 1 class or all 4! Both instructors teach for all levels, so if you want to have fun while getting stronger & healthier while loosing some of those stubborn pounds, come join a class!

Contact the church office at 843-869-2662 for more information.

The Good News Club @ JEES resumes Wednesday January 4th at 3:00 pm. Please continue to pray for our teachers and students we want to see come as we share the Good News with these children!

Congratulations to Marg Winialski who put together a Book Fair for JEES on December 6th that was a HUGE success!

FOOD PANTRY

Sunday, January 31st is the 5th Sunday of the month and it’s our opportunity to contribute to the Edisto Island Food Pantry. The

pantry provides a monthly delivery to over 60 needy families on our island. Make your life more special by giving as you have been

blessed!

Families are approved based on financial need and must be sponsored by a local pastor.

NURSERY ROTATION

Would like to participate in the list of nursery volunteers who rotate on a regular schedule to cover EBBC’s nursery? Are you interested in or do you know someone who is interested in working in the nursery? Call the church office or contact Vicki Heath at & we’ll get you on board.

New Bible Study A new Bible Study is starting! Beth Moore’s new Bible Study titled “Entrusted” will begin Wednesday, January 25th at Trinity Episcopal Church from 2:00—4:00 pm. For additional information or questions, contact Okie Murray at 843-869-3067 or 843-709-9624.

YOUTH NEWS The Youth resume meeting on Sunday, January 8th from 5:00—7:00 pm. January meetings will all be held at Trinity Church. Come and bring a friend!

Contact Michael Heath at 702-690-8959 for more information.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 9:00 am Sunday School

10:00 am Worship

6:00 pm Adult BS @ the Andrews

2 3 4

3:00 pm Good News Club

5:00 pm De-greening &

Missions Committee

6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner

6:30 pm Prayer/Bible Study

6:45 pm Choir Rehearsal

5 6 7


10:00 am Worship

5:00 pm Youth Bible Study @

Trinity

6:00 pm Adult BS @ the

9 10 11 9:30 am Deacons Meet

3:00 pm Good News Club




12

13 14


10:00 am Worship


Trinity


16 17

18 3:00 pm Good News Club




19

20 21


10:00 am Worship


Trinity


23 24

10:30 --5:00 pm Blood Drive @ EB Civic Center

25 3:00 pm Good News Club




26 27 28


10:00 am Worship


Trinity


30 31

JANUARY 2017

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