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Volume 41, Number 5 Newsleer of Beech Haven Bapst Church May 2019 MAGNIFYChrist, BUILDGreat Commissionaries From the Pastor’s Pen “Keep every command . . . that you may be strong” (Deut 11:8). God’s power is a theorecal mystery to some. For some, living in God’s power is merely a theory. They have heard and read about it, but they have not experienced it though God gives it when we need it. I’ve told you before of Carl Bates, pastor First Bapst Church Charloe, North Carolina. He asked God for more power, and God responded to him, “With plans as small as yours’ you do not need my power to accomplish them.” God gives His power where it is needed. Otherwise, He withholds it. To have the power of God, we must put ourselves in a posion to need it. We do not do so foolishly, of course, but we obey God. Obeying God almost always puts us in a challenging, impossible place. Obedience puts us in a place that forces us to cry out to God, “God, if you do not come through with power, I’m going to fail and make a fool of myself.” Pastors and staff must lead churches to stretch and risk. If they do not, the church flock only gets to feed on old stubble and stagnant water. Green pastures and refreshing waters are beyond where we are now. The promise of God’s power affects what we expect of our members and our leadership. Specifically, it affects what we expect our people to do evangeliscally. We expect our people to pray for lost people, make friends each day, share the good news of Christ, and invite others to Beech Haven. Addionally, we expect our Great Commission Facilies Commiee to offer plans and recommendaons that represent our big God, not the lile expectaons of people Connued on page 2 Go, Go Jonah! A Kid’s Musical presented by Children’s Choirs Wednesday, May 8 6:00 pm Worship Center Evangelism Bonanza with Larry Moyer Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 Dr. Moyer is Founder and CEO of Evantel (evantel.org), a ministry that evangelizes and trains others in evangelism. Saturday, May 4 6:00 - 8:00 pm Leadership Invited (Deacons, Wives, Sunday School Workers) Why Has the Church Lost Its Cung Edge in Evangelism & How Can We Regain It? RSVP by May 1 to [email protected] or 706.548.2246 Sunday, May 5 10:30 am - Worship What Kind of Chrisan Do You Need to Be to Lead Someone to Jesus Christ? 11:45 am - Lunch (All Invited) RSVP to [email protected] or 706.548.2246 by May 1 12:15 - Seminar What is So Scary About Evangelism & How Do You Overcome Those Fears? Childcare for both events by reservaon only: [email protected]
Transcript of From the Pastor s Pen… · From the Pastor’s Pen “Keep every command . . . that you may be...
Volume 41, Number 5 Newsletter of Beech Haven Baptist Church May 2019
MAGNIFYChrist, BUILDGreat Commissionaries
From the Pastor’s Pen “Keep every command . . . that you may be strong”
(Deut 11:8).
God’s power is a theoretical mystery to some. For some,
living in God’s power is merely a theory. They have heard and
read about it, but they have not experienced it though God
gives it when we need it.
I’ve told you before of Carl Bates, pastor First Baptist Church
Charlotte, North Carolina. He asked God for more power, and
God responded to him, “With plans as small as yours’ you do
not need my power to accomplish them.” God gives His
power where it is needed. Otherwise, He withholds it.
To have the power of God, we must put ourselves in a
position to need it. We do not do so foolishly, of course, but
we obey God. Obeying God almost always puts us in a
challenging, impossible place. Obedience puts us in a place
that forces us to cry out to God, “God, if you do not come
through with power, I’m going to fail and make a fool of
myself.”
Pastors and staff must lead churches to stretch and risk.
If they do not, the church flock only gets to feed on old
stubble and stagnant water. Green pastures and refreshing
waters are beyond where we are now.
The promise of God’s power affects what we expect of our
members and our leadership. Specifically, it affects what we
expect our people to do evangelistically. We expect our
people to pray for lost people, make friends each day, share
the good news of Christ, and invite others to Beech Haven.
Additionally, we expect our Great Commission Facilities
Committee to offer plans and recommendations that
represent our big God, not the little expectations of people
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Go, Go Jonah!
A Kid’s Musical presented by
Children’s Choirs
Wednesday, May 8
6:00 pm
Worship Center
Evangelism Bonanza with Larry Moyer Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 Dr. Moyer is Founder and CEO of Evantel (evantel.org), a ministry that evangelizes and trains others in evangelism.
Saturday, May 4
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Leadership Invited (Deacons, Wives, Sunday School
Workers)
Why Has the Church Lost Its Cutting Edge in
Evangelism & How Can We Regain It?
RSVP by May 1 to [email protected] or
706.548.2246
Sunday, May 5
10:30 am - Worship
What Kind of Christian Do You Need to Be to Lead
Someone to Jesus Christ?
11:45 am - Lunch (All Invited)
RSVP to [email protected] or 706.548.2246
by May 1
12:15 - Seminar
What is So Scary About Evangelism & How Do You
Overcome Those Fears?
Childcare for both events by reservation only:
Please consider setting up recurring
giving through our systematic, secure
online giving process at
BeechHaven.org/give
who never dream. Their plans and recommendations will probably be bigger and more challenging than you are now
expecting. In light of the church’s charge and priorities given to them, this makes sense (see more in this edition of the
BEAMS).
My promise to you as your pastor is that I will never insult you or God with low expectations. I will lead you onward,
upward, forward in a manner that ALWAYS NECESSITATES GOD’S POWER.
Get ready. Big things are coming.
I Stand Amazed,
David Mills
From the Pastor’s Pen Continued from front page
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Ushers Needed for
Worship Service
Please contact Joe Holmes:
(706) 247-0791 if you are willing to
serve.
Weekly or monthly rotations are
available.
4:00 pm WoW Schedule May 1 Room 107
May 8 through August 4:00 pm WoW will not meet
Retired/Senior Adult Ministry Road Trip!
The Jubal Chorus in Concert with the Jubalheirs
Thursday, May 9 Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula
7:00 pm with pre-service music beginning at 6:30 pm
Transportation provided via church buses. To reserve a spot on the bus, call the church office by noon on May 6
at 706.548.2246 or email Pam
Buses will depart at 3:00 pm with a dinner stop at Applebee’s in Bethlehem. Return to Beech Haven approximately 9:30 pm
Concert is free and a non-ticketed event.
A Love Offering will be taken to support the mission endeavors of the Jubal Chorus
Charge to the Great Commission Facilities Committee
Beech Haven is a Great Commission church. We desire to reach unsaved people in our area with the gospel, in part, by
using our location, worship center, and other facilities. Subsequently, the Great Commission Facilities Committee,
whose constituents are listed below is charged to study these issues prayerfully and bring recommendations to the
church for approval. With church approval, the committee is charged to coordinate the implementation of these
recommendations.
Great Commission Facilities Committee Priorities
Adopted by the church on January 9, 2019
Evangelistic Priority
Maximize the Christ-centered message of Beech Haven Baptist Church and encourage people of all ages,
cultural backgrounds and languages to enter.
Missionary Priority
Use the Beech Haven campus and any new facilities to create a constant mission outreach and education
experience.
Worship Priority
Provide a worship experience encouraging faith in and union with Jesus Christ.
Discipleship Priority
Assess all classroom and technological assets on the Beech Haven campus for future needs.
Fellowship Priority
Create new gathering spaces for meaningful member-guest-staff interactions.
Facilities Priority
Address deferred maintenance, security and access issues campus-wide.
Stewardship Priority
Assess the costs to achieve the above priorities and develop church financial resources to implement a long-
term facility plan consistent with the will of the Holy Spirit.
Great Commission Facilities Committee Members: Carol Schimmel, Brian Mauldin, Eric Harris, Nancy Bruce,
Ryan Adolphson, Bob Molleur, Ken Bowman, June Martin, Michael Frye, Jordan Crumbley, Leslie Sinyard,
Richard Gray, Chairman.
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God Blessed
April Monthly Requirement ........... $127,083 April Receipts ........................ $119,241 April Christian Concern ................... $1,179
Online giving available www.BeechHaven.org/give
Supper Reservations Complete the Sunday morning
Worship Guide Insert, and place it in
the offering plate, or
Call the church office at
706.548.2246 by noon on Tuesday,
or
Email [email protected]
by noon on Tuesday.
Request Permanent Reservation
status using any of the above
methods.
If you have made reservations and
do not cancel, we still need you to
pay for your meal. Thanks!
Wednesday Night Supper (Reservations Required by Noon on Tuesday - 706.548.2246)
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - Fellowship Hall Cost: Adults - $4.50 Children (under 10) - $2.00 Family Maximum - $16.00
May 1 Subs: Ham, Turkey, Philly; Fries Salad, BBQ Beans, Banana Pudding
May 8 Breakfast: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon Sausage, Grits, Fruit, Milk, Juice
May 15 Mexican Chicken Casserole, Beef Soft Tacos, Black Beans, Corn Chips & Queso, Cookies
May 22 Chicken Strips, Fries, Onion Rings BBQ Beans, Salad, Ice Cream
Wednesday Night Supper will resume on August 7
Thank You Dear Beech Haven Family, Thank you for all your years of intercession for our son Craig. The doctors did not provide us much hope when he was born yet he lived 32 years! This could not have been done without your on-going and heartfelt prayers. We felt your prayer support throughout and are grateful for his life and all of you.. In Christ, Steve & Carol Brooks
Beech Haven in Guatemala
Three mission trips in the next twelve months, a church wide trip in 2021,
planting a church that results in missions in 2021, Guatemalan nationals on
the International Mission Field by 2029! Beech Haven Baptist Church and
Primera Iglesia Bautista de Indiantown, FL are partnering together with E3
Volunteers and the Guatemalan Baptist Covention to plant Iglesia Bautista de
Refugio in Tacana, Guatemala. Click here for more information and a timeline
for our future church plant, Iglesia Bautista de Refugio in Tacana, Guatemala!
The family of Bobbie Nunn on her death
The family on Ann Florence
on her death
Carol Cummings
on the death of her husband Jerry Cummings
Tom Wilson and Jenna Wilson
Perry & Jeanette Sentell on the death of his wife, her mother and their daughter
Ruthie Wilson
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Preschool & Children’s Ministry
Awards Night
Sunday, May 5
5:00 pm supper followed by Awards
College Ministry Need a place to study for
finals?
Contact Tommy
Sunday School
9:15 am
Building D
Student Ministry
Student Worship!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 16 Graduation Banquet
Monday-Friday, June 3-7 Middle School Vacation Bible School
9:00 am - 12:30 pm with lunch provided
Sunday-Friday, July 7-12
REACH ATHENS MISSION CAMP
Monday-Tuesday, July 22-23 Middle School Lake Retreat
Tuesday-Thursday, July 23-25 High School Lake Retreat
Vacation Bible School June 3-7
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
with Family Day June 9
for children Kindergarten through Grade 8 (just completed)
Register here!
Summer Camps Camp Kaleo
for rising 4th-6th grade boys
June 17 - 21
Application forms available here.
Total cost: $240
$120 due by May 15
$120 due by June 10
Camp Pinnacle
for rising 4th-7th grade girls
June 17 - 21
Registration information here
Total cost: $260
May 1 - Last Pulse until August
Summer Mission Camp @ Beech Haven for students just completed Grade 6-12 $130 per student
July 7-12 Housing at Beech Haven Morning Worship and Devotional Evening Worship and Message Daily Mission Projects All meals provided from Sunday
evening through Friday morning Wednesday evening FREE NIGHT
(no supper)
VBS Leadership Training
Sunday, May 19
Immediately after Worship
Lunch provided
Teachers Needed in Baby Room Beginning in August Contact Jennifer
VBS Invite Cards
Post card sized invitations are
available in the Atrium (in brochure
stand) and at Guest Reception table
in foyer.
Sunday, May 19
Extended Session Coordinators: Eric & Rosie Ingram
Cathy Owen, Donna Lackey Kevin & Tammy Thain
Dan & Jordan Crumbley
Children’s Worship Rachel McDaniel, Abbie Jones
Usher Team Bill Crowe
Robert Sinyard, Steve Starnes
Shuttle Bus Driver Allan Adams
Counting Team for Monday Stan Sikora, Mary Deaton,
MaLinda McLendon
Sunday, May 26
Extended Session Coordinators: Brian & Ashley Mauldin
Emily Suggs, Leslie Sinyard Maegan Acuna, Lauren Suggs
Cindy Mercer, Liz Tyler
Children’s Worship Clay Cabrera, Sarah Chaloult
Usher Team John Zelley Dickie Riggs
Shuttle Bus Driver Squeaky Drewry
Counting Team for Monday Doug & Faye Owens
Raynette Noles
Sunday, May 12
Extended Session Coordinators: Kenneth & Stephanie Bowman
Jessica Crews, Christy Chastain Kaity Pittard, Mandy Skinner
David & Charlotte Tolbert
Children’s Worship Megan Bartlett, Ashely Wright
Usher Team Len Griffin
Tom McCormack, Franklin Scott George Windate
Shuttle Bus Driver
Steve Crumbley
Counting Team for Monday Linda Pickering, Allene Carteaux
Kay Altschul
Sunday, May 5
Extended Session Coordinators: Ryan & Jennifer Adolphson
Linda Drewry, Carol Norton Sarah Kate Mills, Hannah Grace Mills
Beverly Pierce, Sarah Thain
Children’s Worship Tracy McKeithan, Amy Tolbert
Usher Team Mike Mauldin
Shuttle Bus Driver Jerry Craig
Counting Team for Monday Sherry Reed, Marie Moran
Nancy Bruce
May Servants
Ministry Staff David Mills......................................................................... Pastor ............................... [email protected]
John Walker ...... Associate Pastor of Administration & Sr Adults ............................. [email protected]
Tommy Fountain, Jr. ................. Student and Collegiate Minister .......................... [email protected]
Matt Bartlett ....................................Children & Family Minister .......................... [email protected]
Chris Orr ............................................ Music & Worship Minister .................................. [email protected]
Jennifer Adolphson ................................. Preschool Coordinator ......................... [email protected]
Stewart Simms ................................................... Pastor Emeritus ............................. [email protected]
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May Calendar
Wednesday, May 1 4:00 pm - WoW (Room 107) 5:00 pm - Family Night Supper (Reservations Required) 6:00 pm - WoW (Worship Center) 6:00 pm - Children’s Choir 6:00 pm - Pulse in Building D (Student Worship) 7:00 pm - Worship Choir
Thursday, May 2 & 9 9:30 am - International Friends
Saturday, May 4 6:00 pm - Leadership Dinner with Larry Moyer
Sunday, May 5 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship with Larry Moyer 11:45 am - Churchwide Lunch 12: 15 pm - Seminar with Larry Moyer 12:00 pm - Dress Rehearsal for Children’s Musical 5:30 pm - Dinner & Awana Awards 5:30 pm - YouthOne Voice
Tuesdays, May 7, 14 & 21 9:00 am - Precept Bible Study
Wednesday, May 8 5:00 pm - Family Night Supper (Reservations Required) 6:00 pm - Children’s Musical (No WoW)
Thursday, May 9 10:00 am - Women On Mission Meeting 3:00 pm - RSAM Trip to Jubal Concert
Sundays, May 12, 19, & 26 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting
Wednesdays, May 15, 22 5:00 pm - Family Night Supper (Reservations Required) 6:00 pm - WoW (Worship Center)
Thursday, May 16 6:00 pm - High School Senior Graduation Banquet, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 19 12:00 noon - VBS Leadership Training
Tuesday, May 21 6:00 pm - Ladies Night Out, Off site
Monday, May 27 Office Closed for Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 29 6:00 pm - WoW (Worship Center)
