MISSIONAL BOLD NCLUSIVE · 2018. 10. 11. · 5 Linda Hill, Dustin Wright, Michael Hermann 6 Melinda...

Volume 12 Issue 10 October 2018

MISSIONAL BOLD INCLUSIVE

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 10 THE GROVE PAGE 2

October Events/Activities at The Grove

Sunday Regular Schedule Wednesday Night Regular Schedule

Worship - Rock Chapel - 8:00 am Snacks & Fellowship Time - 6:00 pm Orchestra Rehearsal - 6:00 pm

Life Groups - 9:15 am Wednesday at the Grove - 6:30 pm His Kidz - 6:30 pm

Worship - Sanctuary - 10:30 am Student Worship Service - 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:20 pm

1 Celebration of Life Service for Bill Bentley - 11:00am

Boy Scouts - 7:00pm (Gym reserved)

2 Senior Center - 10:00am

Cub Scouts - 6:30pm (Gym reserved)

Crew 228 - 6:30pm

3 Regular Wednesday Schedule

4 Men’s Bible Study - 6:30am (Fellowship Hall)

Grove Girls Bible Study - 9:30am (Room #101)

Buckhorn Middle and High School Choral Concert -

7:00pm (Sanctuary)

5 Gym Reserved - 6pm-8pm

7 Regular Sunday Schedule

8 Boy Scouts - 7:00pm

9 Cub Scouts and Crew 228 - 6:30pm

10 No Wednesday Activities (Fall Break)

11 Men’s Bible Study - 6:30am


13 Orchestra Christmas Rehearsal - 9:00am

Choir Christmas Rehearsal - 10:00am


Deacons Meeting - 4:00pm

Finance Committee Budget Meeting - Time TBD

15 YAH-WHO Potluck Dinner - 6:00pm

Boy Scouts - 7:00pm

16 Senior Center - 10:00am

Room #101 reserved - 6:00pm

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Evaluations -

6:00pm (Gym)

Cub Scouts & Crew 228- 6:30pm


Celebration Team Meeting - 5:30pm (Room #102)



Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Evaluations -

6:00pm (Gym)

20 Fall Clean-Up Day - 8:00am—Noon


Bridal Shower for Jordan Givens - 2:00pm


23 Cub Scouts & Crew 228 - 6:30pm





Fall Festival - 2:00pm—4:00pm


30 Cub Scouts and Crew 228 - 6:30pm

Back parking lot reserved for Cub Scouts


Weekly AA Meetings

Mondays - 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.


Anyone who’s ever opened the Bible to its first page has been invited to consider creation. Genesis addresses the fundamental human question of “Why are we here?”

Every human society has had at least one answer to this question. In our own pluralistic culture, multiple answers are available. One common answer proclaims that there is no Why; existence is simply chaotic and meaningless. A second common answer is that existence is whatever we make of it. Any “Why” is our own creation.

The Judeo-Christian account of God’s story begins with God in action. There is not, as might be expected, a history of God detailing His origins and credentials. Rather, we begin with God being Creator. We are told right away that this is the story of a God who does things. There is purpose.

The Genesis text has often been used in attempts to answer questions completely outside its original meaning. One unfortunate side effect of that project is that we have focused on questions of How rather than Why. It is ultimately far less important for us to understand the details of God’s creative process than to understand it’s overall shape and goal. To ask the Why of creation is to ask several related questions:

What is the Creator like?

What is the creation’s purpose?

Where is the creation headed?

What’s my place in it?

As the Christian story unfolds, answers to these questions are provided. But those answers will be most coherent when we see them in the context of the original question of creation, and the Biblical answer.

A reading of Genesis has emerged in recent years (primarily from the work of John H. Walton) that views God as acting to create something separate from Himself, yet within which He will dwell. In other words, God is creating a Temple. The original readers of Genesis would expect a Temple to contain an image to represent the Deity. In this reading of Genesis, the humans placed in this Temple are certainly not gods, but are intended to be re-presenting God to the creation. They are

intended to be thinking and acting as God intends, reflecting His Glory into the creation, and reflecting its worship back to the Creator.

Whether one embraces this reading, Genesis clearly shows God pushing back chaos to make a place in which humans can work and worship. And God pronounces this world to be good. Very good. Genesis, I think, serves as a mission statement telling us the creation has design and intention. It is supposed to be a particular way, and we humans have an important role in that. We are here to reflect the Creator’s divine intent.

But when we fail to grasp that, we mistakenly view our existence as for our self, and our purpose becomes distorted. It is to that Fall that we will turn next month. Sam

Discipleship Matters

Reflections on Spiritual Formation

“Be following me.” Matthew 9:9

Learning God’s Story (Part 2): Creation - Why Are We Here?

“The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence.“ John H. Walton

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth... “ Genesis 1:1


It’s time to begin thinking about our Christmas shoeboxes. Gift-filled shoeboxes are used to demonstrate

God's love in a tangible way to children in need. Locust Grove has

participated in this ministry for many

years.

The plan this year is a little different. The

shoeboxes filled by our congregation will

be delivered directly to the children we

sponsor in Chuluc, Guatemala and to the

local children who receive our Lunches of Love food bags.

Shoeboxes may be filled with small toys, candy, hygiene items, and school supplies.

If you would prefer to donate money and let us do the

shopping and fill the boxes for you, we’ll be happy to do

that. Just designate a donation to LGBC and note it for

Children's Christmas boxes.

If you have any questions please contact the church office

at 256-379-2813.

Locust Grove Hoedown September 30th at 4:00 PM

The Prestage Farm

2595 Gurley Pike

Locust Grove will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Please bring side dishes, desserts, lawn chairs, and games.


There will be a

Bridal Shower

for

Jordan Givens

on Sunday, October 21st

at 2:00 P.M. Daniel and Jordan are registered at Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Several women came to fill handbags

for women in need in our community

and several donated products. Thank

you to all!

These handbags will be shared with

Huntsville Good Samaritans, Manna

House, First Stop, Rose of Sharon and

students in need at Buckhorn.

Thank you Grove Girls for making a

difference!!

It’s time to sign up for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading!

Important Dates:

Upward Early Registration —$75.00

October 16th & 18th —Evaluations

Week of December 3rd —Practices Begin

January 5th—First Game

February 23rd—Final Games & Awards Day

WE NEED VOLUNTEER COACHES AND REFEREES!

Coaches will be needed for practice one hour a week

and one game a week. Each game lasts one hour.

Referees will be needed for one hour each Saturday in

January and February. You may referee as many

games on Saturdays as you would like.


We exueod ovr hearufelt synpathy to

Shirley Beotley aod family

io the death of Bill Beotley

aod

to Deoois Parker aod family

io the death of his father, Williard Parker.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

Church-Wide Work Day

Saturday, October 20th

8:00AM—Noon

Please bring gloves, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows,

hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.


FALL FESTIVAL Sunday, October 28 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Admission: Canned Food Donation for the Food Pantry

Games and Prizes

Cotton Candy

Silent Auction

Snow Cones

Petting Zoo

Inflatables

Popcorn

Drinks If you can volunteer to help in any way,

please call the church office at 256-379-2813.


1 Judy Prestage, Linda Toney, Joel Lewis, Noah Gipson

2 James Brooks, Jr.

3 David Johnson, Wanda Davis

4 Dena Lawler

5 Linda Hill, Dustin Wright, Michael Hermann

6 Melinda Sparks

7 Bobby Green, Tara Hawkins

9 Ellie King

10 Niles Prestage, Peggy Tucker, Laura White

11 Ruby White

12 Cathy Young, Sadie Wise

13 Arlene Emery, David Wales, Tawnie Bryant

15 Claudia Newton, Frieda Santos, Stacey McAnally, Joy Witte

16 Gunnar Chard

17 Janet Ellett, David Griffin, Scott Tucker

18 Brittany Osborne, Averett Clark

19 Eragon Johnson, Harlia Johnson

20 Lloyd Self, Casey Collins, Joseph Warboys

21 Amanda Wise, Mike Yates, Sam Wilcox

22 Becky Pillsbury

23 Tom Brink, Jean Vann, Vickie White, Helen Kirby

24 Patrick Davis, Jeff Williams

25 Clay White

26 Blank Peoples, Erin Sharpe

27 Eli Chapman

28 Frieda Solomon

29 Eva Payne, Laura Walls

30 Penny Brink

31 Joyce Sexton, Ana Winsett, Clay Hauke,


Basic Concepts

Locust Grove Daycare

Daycare News

This month we’re studying…

Letters: I, L, and E

Numbers: 3 and 4

Shape: Square

Color: Red

October Theme: Orchard Harvest

Week 1: Life Cycle of a Tree

Explore seeds, sprouts, and leaves

Week 2 Fruit Trees

Discover parts of fruit: apples, cherries, lemons,

oranges, and plums

Week 3 Animals in Orchard Trees as Habitats

Porcupines, Raccoons, and Squirrels

Week 4 Skins and Shells

Nutty Fun Experiments with walnuts, chestnuts,

avocados, and peaches

Phone: 256-379-3950 (ext. 24)

October, 2018 www.weekdayed@ locustgrove.com


BSA Troop 228 Busily Preparing for an Active Fall Season

Boy Scout Troop 228, sponsored by Locust Grove Baptist

Church, is back in full fall scouting activities after completing a

busy summer, which included summer camp at Camp

Sequoyah, learning numerous survival and life skills, merit

badge and rank requirements, and participating in several

community service activities. Sixteen Troop 228 Scouts and 4

leaders participated in summer camp.

The Troop’s Fall schedule includes many activities, some that

Locust Grove members may wish to participate in or observe.

First on the schedule is “Parent Connect Evening”, a planned

activity for Scouts to give their parents and friends an overview

of what they accomplished during the summer months. The event will be held in the Locust Grove

Gym at 7 PM on Monday, October 1. It will also be open to guests who may have an interest. It will

also be a splendid opportunity for boys (ages 12-17 years) and parents to check out Scouting, and

for boys and girls (ages 14-20 years) to check out Venturing Scouting.

Then, in October/November, the Scouts will conduct their fundraiser for their Troop operation

expenses, a Pork Butt cookout and sales. Tickets are available now. Ask a Scout or Leader for more

details.

In addition to these events, all of the Scouts will be diligently working on the requirements for their

advancements in preparation for the big event, the “Court of Honor” scheduled for November 8th in

the Rock Chapel. Then on December 16th, a special “Eagle Court of Honor” is planned where two

contenders for the Eagle Award will be presented. This event is also planned to be an “Eagle

Homecoming” for all Eagles, young and old, to convene at the event and celebrate. Guests are also

invited to these events. The Scouts and their leaders would love to show their Church sponsor what

they are doing to earn their place in our society.

Troop 228 is grateful to Locust Grove for sponsoring our Troop and we want our Sponsor to be

proud of our performance as young men and women in today’s society. We are some 42 Scouts

strong and we’d be happy to have interested members of Locust Grove check us out.


Media Schedule Phil Avery October 7

Daniel Carter October 14

Rodney Taylor October 21

Paul Clark October 28

Sound and Lighting Schedule Matt Hoffman October 7

Paul Clark October 14

Daniel Carter October 21

Rodney Taylor October 28

Bonnie Marcoe

Amanda and Ian Nevins

Tim and Sarah Tripp

Tammy Warren

Security Team Rodney Taylor September 30 - October 6

Drew Tyriver October 7 - October 13

Robby White October 14 - October 20

Nathan Yoder October 21 - October 27

Bill Young October 28 - November 3

Our preschool department is growing

and we need additional volunteers for

nursery and children’s church. If you are

willing to serve in the nursery during

either worship service (8:00am or

10:30am) and/or lead Children’s Church

during the 10:30am service on a rotating

basis, please contact the church office at

256-379-2813.


Locust Grove Baptist Church

171 County Lake Road

New Market, AL 35761

www.LocustGrove.com

256-379-2813

Regular Schedule Sunday 8:00 am - Worship (Chapel) 9:15 am - Life Groups for all ages

10:30 am - Worship (Sanctuary)

Wednesday 6:00 pm - Snacks and Fellowship Orchestra Rehearsal

6:30 pm - His Kidz, Youth Worship, Wednesday at the Grove Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:20 pm - Praise Team Rehearsal

August Receipts Expenses

General Fund $39,968.74 $35,000.95

Year to Date $296,088.04 $298,494.96

Life Group Attendance

Sept. 2 ------ 123

Sept. 9 ------ 165

Sept. 16 ---- 152

Sept. 23 ---- N/A

Locust Grove Baptist Church 256-379-2813

Robby White - Senior Pastor: [email protected] Ext. 14

Jordan Lawson - Minister of Music and Worship: [email protected] Ext. 12

Sam Hawkins - Minister of Christian Development: [email protected]

Robin & Stephanie Wright - Youth Coordinators: [email protected] Ext 10

Mary Osborne - Preschool & Children’s Coordinator: [email protected]

Brenda Bethune - Recreation & Events Coordinator: [email protected] Ext. 11

Jenny Naumann - Financial Secretary: [email protected] Ext 16

Linda Hill - Church Secretary: [email protected] Ext.10

Deborah Cantrell - Daycare Director: [email protected] Ext. 24

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