Rock Springs Baptist Church
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Faith, Family, & Friends

   

 
 
            
     Much to the delight of some and the dismay of others, school is back in session. For many it seems like it has been a long summer and for others it seems a short one. It reminds us of the passing of time so swiftly and what we are going to do for JESUS we need to be about it fervently and faithfully. We pray for our teachers, pupils and all others involved in education for our children.
     Our crusade is just around the corner and I trust you have made preparations to be here every night. We must commit these efforts to GOD in prayer before, during, and after the crusade. When all is said and done, only what GOD does will last.  We will be sharing more about this week by week.
     It is a great time to invite folks to Bible Fellowship and to Worship. There are many out there who would come but no one is inviting them. I pray that our inreach and outreach will be done in such a way that we will minister to the hurts of those around us and share the Good News of JESUS CHRIST.
     I look forward to the days ahead with great anticipation.
 
                                                 Bro. David
                                                 Phil. 1:2-5
 
 
                                                    

QUALIFICATIONS OF A DEACON
 
The office of a deacon is an office for service to Christ through the church. Any other concept does injustice to the New Testament record (Acts 6 and I Timothy 3). It is not a position or an office to give a person in order to honor him. A member, in order to qualify for the office of active deacon in Rock Springs:
 
 1.        Shall be Spirit-filled.
 2.        Shall be elected by the church.
 3.               Shall set a high standard of separated Christian living. Grave, not double-tongued, not given to wine, not greedy of filthy lucre . . . Their wives must be: grave, not slanderous, sober, faithful in all things, (I Timothy 4:12).
 4.        Shall be active and faithful to all major areas of church life.
 5.        Shall not be a gossiper (I Timothy 3:8).
 6.        Shall believe in and practice "storehouse tithing" (Malachi 3:10).
 7.               Shall have compassion for the lost, and seek in his living and speech to win them to the Lord
Jesus Christ.
 8.        Shall be the husband of one wife (I Timothy 3:11,12).
 9.        Must believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, without error, the source of authority for
precept and practice (II Tim. 3:16).
10.      Must believe in salvation by grace, through faith, on the basis of the substitutionary death of
Christ for sinners (John 3:16).
11.      Must rule his children and his own house well.
12.      Shall do all in his power to create and preserve harmony in the church.
13.      Shall be able to keep, and have the reputation for keeping, in confidence those things which should not be discussed with others.
14.      Shall recognize the God-given spiritual leadership that is incumbent upon the office of a pastor
and seek to serve under that leadership.
15.      He shall guard his influence at all times.
 
SPECIAL NOTE: A man should be a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church for at least one year prior to the time of the election to the deacon body.
 
 
 Important Dates
Couples Retreat 2011
February 18th & 19th
Information sheets on the table beside the library. 
 
 
The next Marriage Preparation class begins this coming Sunday during the 8:15am Bible Fellowship. This class is for couples engaged to be married, regardless of age. Sign up at Welcome Centers.
 
 
 
Harvest Impact Weekend
Saturday, August 28th
We are asking each family to have a cookout at your home and invite your neighbors to join you. If you plan to participate, please sign up at Welcome Centers. We will have another informational meeting this Sunday at 5:15pm in Room F212.
 
Ladies Craft Night – Friday 8/27 from 5-11pm in Room #1 of the new Social Hall. 
Ladies, bring your favorite craft and a snack to share and join us.
 
The Church Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day Holiday. 
 
 
Ruth Roper Mission Group –
Wednesday, September 1st at 10am in the Parlor.
 
 
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Sign up outside the bookstore throughout August.
 

 
   
 
 
Senior Adult Ministry
 
 
 Fall Trip: October 4-8. Brochures located on the Senior Adult table. We are full but have a waiting list. If interested, contact Wayne Holcombe. Balance is due on Sunday, August 29th.
 
2011 Senior Adult Springmaid Retreat: Brochures are located on the Senior Adult table.
 
 
Ladies
Ministry
 
Monday Night Bible Study begins on September 20th at 6:45pm. Our topic will be “Here and Now …There and Then“ by Beth Moore. 
Sign up at Welcome Centers #1 and #3. 
Childcare will NOT be provided.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins on September 14th. Our topic will be “Downpour”. Books are available at the bookstore.
Sign up at Welcome Centers, especially if you need childcare.
Our next P.E.A.R.L. Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 21st. Our guest speaker will be Allison Durham Speer, nationally known speaker and singer. She is a dynamic speaker and singer and we are very fortunate to have her as our guest speaker. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Tickets are available at Welcome Centers for $10 each. Look for ladies in pink aprons.
Church Bazaar and Children’s Recycle – Saturday, December 4th in the CFC. We hope to fill the CFC with vendors who wish to sell their homemade gifts or may want to recycle their children’s clothing. All admissions and 10% of what vendors make will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Mission Offering. Mark your calendars.
 

   
   
 
Congratulations to:
 
        Bo and Seceli Barrett on the birth of a 7lb. 2oz. baby boy, Rivers Thomason.
 
Randall and Misty Brown on the birth of an 8lb. 9oz. baby boy, Walter Thomas and a 6lb. 13oz baby girl, Shuler Grace.
        
 
 
 
 
Walking Track
 
Our walking track is lit until 10:00pm nightly.
No pets allowed on the track, ball fields or adjacent property.
 
 
New Social Hall
 
Please keep in mind that the new Social Hall has an alarm system that will go off if you enter without it being deactivated. If you need to go in the building at any time other than your scheduled time, please come by the church office first and make sure the alarm has been turned off.
 
 
Parking 
Please do NOT park in the Fire Lanes on Wednesday nights.
 
The first two parking places outside the office doors are wheelchair parking ONLY.
      
    
Please be sure to notify the office as soon as possible if you have a new address or phone number.
 
 
 Middle School
Ministry
   
Youth Night of the Crusade – September 29th. Mark Hunnicutt will be our guest speaker. Meet in the gym at 5pm for supper followed by the services.  
 
 
SNAC – Sunday, August 29th.
Youth Night of the Crusade – September 29th. Mark Hunnicutt will be our guest speaker. Meet in the gym at 5pm for supper followed by the services.
 
 
High School Ministry
 
 
 
 
 
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ATTENDANCE
 
August 1 ------------------------------------------- 1743
August 8 ------------------------------------------- 1832
 
 
 
EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS
 
 
SUNDAY MORNING (10:45 Service), August 22
PLEASE BE IN THE ROOM BY 10:25 AM
Baby #1 (Rm. F102) – Ken/Margaret Beasley, Linda Yeary
Baby #2 (Rm. F104) – Ashley Frisch, Toni Leonard, Donna Stegall,
                Barbara Reid
Creepers (Rm. F106) – Nancy Hawkins, Lisa Gossett
Toddlers (Rm. F108) – Patrick/Mandi Moore
Toddlers (Rm. F105) – Steve/Melinda Garrison
Two's (Rm. F103) – Toni Riddle, Brittney Oglesby
Two's (Rm. F107) – Jeremy/Crystal McCall
SUNDAY EVENING
PLEASE BE IN ROOM BY 5:25 PM
Baby #1 (Rm. F102) – Barry/Lori/Anna Bridges
Baby #2 (Rm. F104) – Ryan/Amanda Kouvola
Creepers (Rm. F106) – Kathy Riddle, Sherri Garrett
Toddler (Rm. F108) – Joey/Kim Kelley
Toddler (Rm. F101) – Karla Kelley, Lori Dent
Toddler (Rm. F105) – Mike/Peggy Phillips
Two's (Rm. F103) – Chris/Nicole Spoden
Two’s (Rm. F107) – Todd/Cindy Hembree
Two’s (Rm. F109) – Brad/Carey Bryson
SUNDAY MORNING (10:45 Service), August 29
PLEASE BE IN THE ROOM BY 10:25 AM
Baby #1 (Rm. F102) – James/Jean Hughes, Marjorie Kitchens
Baby #2 (Rm. F104) – Chad/Dani Saxon, Sandra Long
Creepers (Rm. F106) – Patty/Morgan Looper, Cheryl Beasley
Toddlers (Rm. F108) – Carolyn Keller, Tracy Gaylord
Toddlers (Rm. F105) – Sherry Pittman, Scott/Cindy Bryant
Two's (Rm. F103) – Brian/Hileri Mercier
Two’s (Rm. F107) – Kevin/Kim Crowe
SUNDAY EVENING
PLEASE BE IN ROOM BY 5:25 PM
Baby #1 (Rm. F102) – Jean Lee, Lane Short
Baby #2 (Rm. F104) – Hub/Helen Owen, Pam May
Creepers (Rm. F106) – Debbie McNeely, Glenda Smith
Toddler (Rm. F108) – Ken/Betty Sue Putman
Toddler (Rm. F101) – Veronica Day
Toddler (Rm. F105) – Dewayne/Tammy Gilreath
Two's (Rm. F103) – Devin/Kelley Hickerson
Two's (Rm. F107) – Kenny/Alison Bates
Two’s (Rm. F109) – Chad/Amy Sellers
 
If you are unable to stay in the nursery or preschool area when scheduled please call Sandra Collins (855-3511) as soon as possible. Do not leave messages on church voice mail.
    
Preschool Workers
 
 
August 22 – Sunday Morning (10:45 Service)
 
Scott/Jane Keefauver, Tommy/Stacey Dotson (3’s)
Kevin/Tracy Matthews, Tim/Jennifer Handford (4’s)
Jessica Jeanes, Jan Helton (5’s)
Sunday Evening
Sam Gillespie/Triste Horrell, David/Wenda Moore (3’s)
Steve/Missy Fitch, Jamey/Krissy McMahan (4’s)
Tom/Hollie Vollmar, Steve/Karen McCrary (5’s)
August 29 – Sunday Morning (10:45 Service)
Brian/Gretchen Carpenter, Jason/Megan Miller (3’s)
Bob/Shannon Leatherwood, Patton/Alicia Landreth (4’s)
Eric/Caroline Sewell (5’s)
Sunday Evening
Wayne/April Johnson, Roddey/Heather Gettys (3’s)
Alan/Suzanne Poston, Jason/Jennifer Kelley (4’s)
Eric/Dawn Sheriff, Chris/Kerry Wimpey (5’s)
 
Materials may be picked up on the Wednesday night before you are scheduled to serve.