The ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW is coming back to Burn-side on Wed., February 3, 6:30 p.m. at BCC. Shir-lene Sparrow of Dallas City will have on exhibit some of her favorite antiques and will share their family stories. If you have an antique you would be willing to show the group and tell of its history, please bring it with you.

Refreshments will be served by Pam Jefferson and Minnie Cardenas-Toto. Becky Humphrey will give the devotion.

Keep those prayers going up so the blessings will come down upon your 2016 Sister-in-Christ. Our February meeting might be a good time to re-member your Sister with a Valentine card.

February 2016

An invitation for every woman who’s ever felt she

isn’t godly enough, isn’t loving enough, isn’t doing

enough. We will be studying Having a Mary Heart in

a Martha World. This 10-week DVD-based Bible

study is taught by author and speaker Joanna

Weaver. Come discover the intimate relationship

with God women were designed to enjoy.

When: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. beginning February 2

Where: Mark & Nancy Pettit’s home 2160 N County Rd 2000, Burnside

Cost: $17.50 for book and study guide

Contact: Nancy Pettit at 217.219.0297 or by email nancypttt@yahoo.com

I ns ide t h i s i ss ue :

● Praise & prayer p.2

● Elder Testimony p. 3

● Kids & Youth News p.4

● Feb. Volunteers p.5

● Calendar p. 6

● Bits & Pieces p. 7

● Woodworking Class p. 7

● Baby Shower p. 7

● Mission of the Month p. 8

The last Sunday in February is leadership approval.

It’s a time where the elders and deacons who have

faithfully served at least 3 years are up for re-approval.

Qualifications for both Elder and Deacon may be found

in the New Testament letters: 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

As you review those qualifications, one of the ques-

tions that has been asked about qualifications of elder

and deacon is: age. How old do you have to be to be

an elder?

While it is true that the word ‘elder’ can mean one who

is older; the qualifications listed deal more with Spiritu-

al maturity than physical maturity. Some 65+ year old

men are spiritual teenagers! They are not spiritually

qualified to be considered for elder. And so the qualifi-

cations of elders and deacons are not necessarily age-

based, but rather, spiritually based.

Please prayerfully review the qualifications listed

above as you are considering the men for re-approval

this month.

These men are:

Re-approval for Deacon: Rick Dixon, Frank

Hutchins, Gene Scanlan, Doug Jacob, Scott Cowser

and Dennis Pettit. Re-approval for Elder: Wayne

Caparoon and Mark Pettit.

New approval for Deacon: Jim Snyder Sr., Jim

Jefferson, Brandon Bliss.

If you are a member of Burnside Christian Church and

16 years of age or older, please stop in the fellowship

hall on Sunday, February 28 and mark the approval/

disapproval ballot for the above men. Be reminded that

blank spaces are not counted per the By-Laws of

BCC.

Praise:

Cecil Brassfield

Pat Hitz

Pastor Saeed’s release (Iran)

Sherilyn Nichols

New cleaning team members

Unnamed request’s surgery

removed all cancer, no chemo

Decisions made to follow Jesus

For the gracious, encouraging gift

received

Joe Jefferson-successful knee replace-

ment

Lina Carlisle Kill-hip recovery

Prayer:

Teresa Fink - surgery recovery

Marion & Sharon Barr - stress, health

Terry Long - back surgery recovery

Martin Tilley - high temp, low blood

pressure - hospitalized

Barb Walker - health

Ongoing Prayer Requests

Brandon Puckett--recovery from

accident

Evelyn Nye - retain health to attend

family camp in August

Brenda Youngmeyer -rotator cuff

recovery; fall

Bev Lovell

Cindy Snyder - health

Those persecuted by ISIS

Julie Dombo - recovery

Ed Lionberger-weak; therapy at

LaHarpe Nursing Home

Tony & Donna Newton

Bonnie McFarland

USA government & leaders

Freedom of Religion

Unsaved family & friends

Cancer:

Calvin Kuehl - lots of pain

Tony Freeman

Cale Hartrick-recent scan showed no

cancerous activity! PTL

Brenda Powell-Allen

Shelby Kite

Don Pierce

Becky McBride (B Wheatley’s g-ma)

Jane Briscoe - breast cancer, chemo

Mike Menn-liver & colon cancer, stage 4

Carol Flint - lung cancer, stage 3

Roy Mayfield - stage 4 cancer

Charles Kramer - cancer

Active Military:

Casey Stroble; Ty Huston; Shawn

McElyea; T.J. Menn; Ty Mashburn-

deployed

Missions of the Month:

Good News Productions International

Carpenter’s Crew

Shiloh Children’s Ranch

Tri-State Family Services

Chrysalis Shepherding Home

Burnside Beacon

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Staff:

Mark Nichols, Preaching Minister

217.357.4753

bccpreacher@frontier.com

Brigham Dion, Youth Minister

217.219.2109 cell

brighamdion@hotmail.com

Rachael Moore, Children’s Director

309.333.5104 cell

bcckidz@frontier.com

Debby Schmitz, Secretary

Elders:

Wayne Caparoon 217.755.4378

Mark Pettit 309.333.2961

Wayne Humphrey 217.659.7691

Matthew Churchill 309.221.6610

Office Contact:

217.746.3571 reachbcc@frontier.com

www.burnsidechristian.org

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sunday Services:

Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Worship & Jr. Church 9:45 a.m.

9th-12th grade Youth Group 6:15 p.m.

Wednesdays:

6th-8th grade Youth Group 6:15 p.m.

Thursdays:

Can Do Kids - 3:30-5:00 p.m.

(September-April afterschool except

December & January plus transporta-

tion provided from school)

Jan. Attendance

1/3 SS ................ 116

Church ......... 222

1/10 SS ................ 117

Church ......... 220

1/17 SS ................ 125

Church ......... 218

1/24 SS ................ 123

Church ......... 222

Find treasurer’s reports in

the bulletin or pick-up a

monthly report in the

fellowship hall.

The Elders at Burnside Christian Church have been asked to share their testimonies with you. Wayne Caparoon shares his testimony this month.

As a child and a youth growing up I came from a good home with values and a relationship with the church but there was not much conversation about God. I was taught right from wrong.

As a teenager I tried to find the correct path for me and it often deviated from some of the values I had been taught as a child.

In 1964 as a twenty year old I made a commitment to Christ that was the beginning of my present jour-ney. In 1966 Barb and I were married and continued on that journey together.

In the mid 70's as a young family we developed a friendship with Tom and Brenda Smith and their family who were attending church at Burnside. They invited us and we began to attend also. In 1977 Barb and I realized the need to be immersed and

February 2016

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We are excited! Rejoicing with….

Brock Vass as he publicly declared Jesus as his Savior and Lord on January 3, 2016. Dad Robbie Vass had the honor and privilege of baptizing Brock. Brock is a student in the Carthage schools and is part of a family that includes Dad Robbie, Mom Trish and 2 brothers. Encourage Brock as he

were baptized and joined the church on Septem-ber 25, 1977.

Since then I have felt the call of service on my life, service to the church and building up God's ministries, but also service to others.

Things that are close to my heart are helping to provide the needs of others with food, housing, clothing, friendship, emotional support and finan-cial help and advice. These are things that are shared with my wife and we have devoted our-selves to them. There are many rich blessings we have enjoyed, serving together.

I love God and desire to serve Him and to lead others closer to Him by serving them also. I real-ize that I am unworthy and feel privileged to be able to serve in the leadership at BCC. I love my church family and feel blessed by the many friendships we share at Burnside.

A second visit to the Midwest Food Bank will be

Wed., March 2, 2016. Eighteen people can

help pack meals this day. Want to go?

Please sign up in the fellowship hall. The day

begins at 8:30 to travel to Peoria, eat lunch

at Olive Garden then pack meals from 1-3

p.m. before returning to Burnside. It was a

great time last year and allowed 18 people to be the

hands and feet of Jesus. Speak with Mark or

Robbie/Trish Vass to learn more about

last year’s experience.

Sign up sheet in fellowship hall - and it’s

filling up quickly! Don’t delay if you want

to go!

continues to learn, grow and walk with Jesus everyday of his life.

Jim & Pam Jefferson have been worshipping with us for a while and on January 10, 2016 decided to publicly declare they want to be a part of this local church body. Welcome Jim & Pam!

Burnside Beacon

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March 11-12, 2016 4th-6th graders

“There’s a great mystery that God wants to reveal

to all of us. He’s given us plenty of clues, and this

year at SuperStart! preteens will learn how to col-

lect and connect those clues to discover the ulti-

mate truth that Jesus talked about in John 8:32.”

(www.ciy.com/superstart/theme)

Cost to attend: 3 meals + registration (by Feb. 10

$45; registration Feb. 11 or later & cost increas-

es.) There are online forms to be filled out as well.

Go to the above website mentioned or check the

www.burnsidechristian.org site for a link to the

forms needed. Kids will be picked up at the end of

school on Friday, March 11. Questions? Ask

Rachael.

Can Do Kids is B - A - C - K ! Starting Thursday,

February 4, the BCC bus & vans will be at Car-

thage Primary School to bring kids 4 yrs.-5th

grade to BCC for 1½ hours of activities, Bible les-

son, music and snack. Kids will be returned to the

Illini West High School parking lot between 5:15

and 5:30 p.m.

At the time of registration [once/year], kids receive

an orange t-shirt. If possible, $5 helps to pay for it.

If unable to pay, help is available. There are no

other costs involved. If this February 4 is the 1st

time your child will attend, please contact Rachael

Moore or go to http://www.burnsidechristian.org/

ministries/ministries/bcckidz/can-do-kids.html to

register.

Kids are encouraged to bring a friend, spread the

word about Can Do Kids.

Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Teen Bible Study continues meeting

every Wednesday morning before school - 7

-8 a.m. for all 6th-12th graders. Rides to/

from are available by contacting Brigham.

NOTE-no Bible study [or Jr Hi MYM] on

Wed., Feb. 24.

Any student in 6th-8th grade is encouraged

to attend CIY-Believe on Fri.-Sat., April 1-2

in Springfield, IL. “Believe is a high-energy

weekend event for Jr. High students on-

ly,...packed with powerful worship and

teaching from God’s Word….engaged in life

-challenging discussions with their peers

and adult leaders….[to] discover ways in

which God is calling them to be Kingdom

workers in their schools, communities and

the world.” Go to http://www.ciy.com/

believe/register to register. The super early

price of $70 (registration, gas, housing)

deadline is March 2. Housing will be at an

area church. Youth will also need money for

3 meals. Questions? Talk with Brigham!

Want to attend a Peo-

ria Rivermen’s Hockey

game on Friday, February 12 (no school

that day )? It’s $15/ticket + a meal. Game

begins at 7 p.m. so van leaves DQ at 3 p.m.

Return will be very LATE. Let Brigham know

you are going so tickets can be purchased.

On Sun., Feb. 7-Sr Hi MYM will meet 3:30-

5 p.m. due to the Super Bowl game.

June 20-25, 2016

Holland, MI

February 2016 Volunteers

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DATE MEDITATIONS PRAISE CHURCH CLEANERS NURSERY

Feb. 7 Mark Pettit Brumbaugh

Subs

Week of Feb. 1-5: Wayne & Barb

Caparoon, Kevin & Kim Deitrich,

Keith & Heather Mohr

SS: Dawn Todd 0-2 yrs: Amanda & Kelsey Grotts 2-3 yrs: Tera & Madison Cole

Feb. 14 Scott Cowser Pettit

Week of Feb. 8-12: Frank &

Hollie Hutchins, Susan Climer,

Becky Humphrey, Lee & Meghan

Wibbell

SS: Becky Humphrey 0-2 yrs: Amy Eddings, 2-3 yrs: Sara & Aubrey King

Feb. 21 Keith Mohr New

Week of Feb. 15-19: Don &

Linda Jacob, Kevin & Brenda

Youngmeyer, Robert & Jane

Menn

SS: Diana Shults 0-2 yrs: Brooke Lafrenz, Kim Deitrich 2-3 yrs: Amelia Russell, Pam Jefferson

Feb. 28 Larry Smith Sarah/

Chelsie

Week of Feb. 22-26: Dennis &

Sharon Pettit, Mark & Lindsay

Nichols, Mike & Toni Carlisle

SS: Donna Kleopfer 0-2 yrs.: Chelle & Brianna Grotts 2-3 yrs: Tami Carroll, Pat Briscoe

MONDAYS 5-6 P.M.

1 Darcy Adams

8 Caparoons

15 Sharon Wheatley

22 Wendi Whitaker

29 TamiCarroll

WEDNESDAYS 10 A.M.—12 P.M.

3 Carole Crum

10 Pam Jefferson

17 Wilma Snyder

24 Toni Carlisle

Food Pantry Volunteers ELDERS LEADING PRAYER TIME:

1st Sunday: Mark Pettit

2nd

Sunday: Matt Churchill

3rd

Sunday: Wayne Humphrey

4th Sunday: Matthew Churchill

DOOR GREETERS:

Front: Eric & Sarah Lenz

Sanctuary: Keith & Heather Mohr

JR. CHURCH VOLUNTEERS:

Amelia Russell

Evela Elrod

Wendi Whitaker

MUSICIANS:

Nancy Pettit

Janie Long

COMMUNION PREPARER:

Donna Kleopfer

COFFEE MINISTRY:

Donna Kleopfer

Sara King

SERVERS:

Mark Jacob

Kevin Youngmeyer

Mitch Delozier

Lee Wibbell

Aaron Carroll

Frank Hutchins

Jim Snyder Jr.

Gabe Pettit

COMMUNION @ MONTEBELLO NURSING

HOME 2ND

& 4TH

SUNDAYS: Shane Moore/Brig Dion

2-Jan Scanlan, Bonnie McFarland, Briana Wheatley, Sarah Lenz 4-Tony Newton 5-Drew Carroll, Jim Snyder Jr 8-Tyler Schulte 11-Sharon Moore 13-Rick Dixon, Albert Harrison 16-Donna Bogert 18-Keith Mohr, Jim Jefferson 20-Scott Whitehouse, Kim Barr 24-Amy Eddings, Sydney Grotts

14-Jim & Cindy Snyder 20-Jack & Diane Curfman 24-Dusty & Amanda Grotts

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Elders Mtg 6:30 pm

2

Ladies Bible Study

9:30 am

Ladies Study @

Pettit’s 6:30 pm

3 Teen Study 7am

Study @ Esther’s

5:30

Jr Hi MYM 6:15

Sisters-in-Christ

6:30 @ BCC

4 Can Do Kids

3:30-5

LOVE & RESPECT

6-8pm

5 6 Family Fair

9-1 @ Ext. Ctr.

Men’s Breakfast @

LaHarpe Christian

Church 7am

7

Sr Hi MYM 3:30-5 pm

8

9

Ladies Bible Study

9:30 am

Ladies Study @

Pettit’s 6:30 pm

10 Workday @ LaHarpe Nrsg Home 10 am Teen Study 7am

Study @ Esther’s 5:30

Jr Hi MYM 6:15

11

Can Do Kids

3:30-5

12

Sr Hi MYM to

Peoria Hockey

game

13

Baby Shower for

C Bliss @ Marine

Bank 12:30

14

Sr Hi MYM 6:15

15

16

Ladies Bible Study

9:30 am

Ladies Study @

Pettit’s 6:30 pm

17

Jr Hi MYM 6:15

Teen Bible Study 7am

Ladies Study @

Esther’s 5:30

18

Can Do Kids

3:30-5

19

20

21

Board Mtg 5:00

Sr Hi MYM 6:15

22

Men’s Fellowship

Bushnell Christian

Church 6:30p

23 Ladies Bible Study

9:30 am

Ladies Study @

Pettit’s 6:30 pm

24

Ladies Study @

Esther’s 5:30

NO Youth meetings

25

Can Do Kids

3:30-5

26

27

28

Sr Hi MYM 6:15

29

Early Bird registration deadline Feb. 10 Cost is $45. After this date cost goes up. Go online or speak with Rachael to register.

Sundays 6pm with Nichols

Tues. 5:30pm with Brian Bliss

Wed. 7pm with Hutchins or 6pm with

Nelson’s at the church

contact these folks for location

February 2016

February 2016

Area Men’s Fellowship will meet

at Bushnell Christian Church on

Monday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s PK Breakfast is Satur-

day, February 6, 7 a.m. at LaHarpe

Christian Church.

Beacon deadline for March issue is February 17.

Food Pantry suggestions for February: toilet pa-

per, kleenex, and paper towels

Workday at LaHarpe Nursing Home is every 2nd

Wednesday. Meet about 10:00 a.m.

Women’s Scrapbook Retreat at LaMoine Camp

is March 18-20, Friday 1:00 p.m. to Sunday 3:00

p.m. Online registration begins February 1 @

8:00 p.m.. Cost is $75. Jenni Little is speaker

this year. http://www.lamoinechristiancamp.org/

Family Fair at Extension Center is Carthage is

Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BCC will

have a booth. Bring your kids and come see

who’s in the Carthage area! Games, door prizes

and lunch for a nominal fee.

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ at Burnside

Christian Church, blessing to see you all tonight

(Wed., Jan. 20) and share about the work in Aus-

tralia. We are always encouraged after spending

time with you. Thank you for all your love, en-

couragement, prayers & support. May God bless

you as you share Jesus through your everyday

lives. Love, hugs & prayers from Rob, Lynne &

Katie Branham.

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GNPI continued from pg. 8…….

There is SO MUCH to share with you about GNPI

that it isn’t possible in this article. Pictures are shared

on their website which help to tell the story of the

people around the world being reached for Jesus

through use of media and technology. Learn about

Project Nomad; progress in the Ukraine; disciples

making disciples in Kenya; media strat-

egy in Chile and training in West Ben-

gal and more and more and more.

BCC has been actively supporting

GNPI since the beginning. At one time,

BCC made up 10% of their support. Take time to

learn more about this mission that literally reaches

around the world! Visit http://gnpi.org/

Baby Shower for Chelsie Bliss

Sat., Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m.

at the Marine Bank & Trust Banquet Room, Carthage.

Soup and Sandwiches served. They are registered at Wal-mart, Target, and Amazon (put baby registry in search bar, click, find & type in Brandon and Chelsie Bliss).

RSVP to Rachael 309.333.5104

Attention MEN

Bob Lemley is offering a Wood-

Working Class the end of Feb.-

beginning of March. If you are in-

terested please sign up at the table

in the fellowship hall. All interested

men will be contacted to determine

the day and time to meet.

Valentine Humor -- Go ahead and chuckle

at these Christian pick-up lines — just don’t expect them to be very effective! • Now I know why Solomon had 700 wives ... be-cause he never met you. • For you, I would slay two Goliaths. • The Word says, “Give drink to the thirsty, and feed the hungry”; how about dinner? • Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Gilead. • I believe one of my ribs belongs to you. • How many times do I have to walk around you to make you fall for me? • You really float my ark. • Me. You. Song of Songs: The Remix. • How would you like to join my purpose-driven life?

Burnside Christian Church

2088 E. County Road 2110

Burnside, IL 62330-4019

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PAID Carthage, IL 62321

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Good News Productions International

The following information has been taken directly from their website at http://gnpi.org

What they do: “GNPI produces culturally relevant, Biblically based content in digital, video, and print format to accelerate global evangelism. GNPI helps people access the Gospel in their native language in a way they can understand.”

“Over nearly 4 decades, GNPI has built a solid foundation on several key values. They are core to every decision…make and inform the road ahead…. [They] are:

1. God’s Word - ensure all endeavors are Biblically based.

2. Cultural Relevance - customize resources for specific world communities

3. Strategic Partnerships - create synergy through global networks.

4. Creativity - infuse the ministry with imagination and innovation.

5. Excellence - aspire to reflect God’s glory in all we do.

6. Integrity - Honor God in all relationships.”

“News posted January 7, 2016 online about a message of joyful thanks we want to share with you, our ministry part-ners.

Joshua V, a Christian worker in India -- I can’t tell you how useful our Solar Kit has been. We used it in 27 different vil-lages so far, with almost 2,000 people attending to see our gospel film programs. We had 138 people who gave their

lives to Jesus, and in one village the whole tribe converted. We face a lot of persecution, but God is opening doors. While we were in one village, extremists came and threw the projector on the ground. We were afraid the projector had been damaged, but it is working perfectly. We have many pastors here who are praying and eagerly waiting to have more Solar Kits to use in their areas. Please continue to pray for the ministry here. We love you, and we thank God for GNPI. Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful gift to reach out to the lost in India.”

“Posted January 12, 2016 by Mike Schrage, Executive Direc-tor -- This year we celebrate 40 years of ministry at GNPI. The methods have changed from filmstrips, various video formats, and satellite uplink to digital media and Internet delivery systems. Ziden Nutt [founder of GNPI in 1976] said many times, “The methods change, but the Message remains the same.”

The goal has always been to accelerate global evangelism through media and technology.

Effective evangelism creates disciples who help others trans-form into the likeness of Christ. One of God’s transforming agents is Wilson Kandi, a member of our very first Nomad team in Eldoret, Kenya. He and Protus Sibukhule worked with American missionaries and GNPI to create indigenous media productions which have been shown on solar Kits in remote areas of Kenya where electricity is scarce.

I recently listened to Wilson as he passionately shared the need for additional relevant media productions. The new area where he working is full of bickering, and even killing, over land and cattle……”