The Trumpeter Severns Valley Baptist Church Edition October 14, 2014 InsIde Page CALENDAR GIVE Fall Festival South Dixie Outreach sERVE See inside for a list of volunteer opportunities NEws+EVENts Men’s Prayer Senior Day Trip Fall Family Fun Fest Women’s “Linked“ Night WorldCrafts Baptism Parent Workshop/Child Dedication Questions or Comments Please submit in writing by mail or fax to 270.737-4490. Email is received at [email protected]. SVBC Prayer Line 270.769.PRAY We'll be having Parent-Child Dedication Services on Sunday morning, October 26. As you commit to making your home a place of godly instruction, your church family will be pledging to support and encourage you and your family. It's a meaningful experience for both your family and the church. Although it's designed for parents with young children, if you or others you know have older children you can also be involved. I strongly encourage you to participate in this special service. We ask all participants for a recent photo of your child to be published in the church newsletter. Also please submit a scripture verse for your child and/or family. This verse could be a scripture you pray over your child or children or it could be a life verse for your family. The photo and scripture verse will be included in the bulletin on dedication day. Pick up an information form in the preschool hallway or download a printable form from our web site. All documents need to be turned in to Jen Wright (jen@ svbc.cc) by Wednesday, October 15. I'll contact you for additional information regarding which ser- vice you would like to be a part of once I receive this information. Lastly, there's a mandatory Parent’s Meeting on October 19 immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service for all families who are participating in the dedication. It's going to be a special day! Jen Wright Interim Preschool Director Editing Staff Linda Polley Jennifer Fulkerson OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD "Operation Christmas Child [OCC] seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, OCC has provided gifts to more than 100 million children in more than 130 countries. In addition, many children participate in OCC’s discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. More than a million shoebox recipients have become believers in Jesus Christ over the past four years." -Samaritan's Purse [email protected] @severnsvalley This year SVKids is changing up how we participate in OCC. In years past, we have hosted a church-wide packing party. This year we really want to see families participating in this meaningful, memorable event together. We are challenging each family to pack at least one shoebox and then bring your filled box to the church by the severnsvalley first week of November. So make a day of it! Head to dinner together and talk about the importance of giving to others. Then have fun shopping for a little boy or girl (or both) and let your child pick out the perfect gifts to put in the box. Spend time writing a letter to the recipient (you never know, you may get a letter in return!), and then pray for the little boy or little girl who will receive the precious gift of not only a shoebox filled with goodies, but the gospel! Stop by the Operation Christmas Child display outside the indoor playground for information, labels, and coloring sheets to place in your box. Drop off your filled box at the same location by Sunday, November 9. ThE TrumPETEr CalenDar October 19 Parent Meeting for Child Dedication, 12:30 p.m. South Dixie Outreach, 3:00 p.m. October 24-25 Student Fall Retreat, Cedarmore October 26 Parent Child Dedication, 9:00/10:45 a.m. October 30 Senior Adult Day Trip, 7:30 a.m. October 31 Fall Family Fun Fest, 6:00 p.m. November 6 Senior Bible Study & Lunch, 11:30 a.m. November 9 Veterans Reception, 12:00 p.m. November 14 Women’s Ministry “Linked” Night, 6:30 p.m. November 15 Upward Basketball/Cheerleading Evaluations November 16 South Dixie Outreach, 3:00 p.m. November 19 Quarterly Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m. November 22 Upward Basketball/Cheerleading Evaluations giVe Fall Festival [email protected] Bus Drivers [email protected] CDL drivers with passenger endorsements are needed to drive church busses for various ministries. Preschool [email protected] Teachers and substitutes are needed at both hours on Sunday mornings. The Landing [email protected] Do you have the gifts of compassion and encouragement and enjoy working with teens? We are averaging 30+ students every week at the Landing. We’re in need of male and female leaders on Mondays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to build up students, teach and lead small groups. Please let us know if you are interested in entering the leadership track and selection process. neWs+eVents Donate new or gently used small stuffed animals and individuallywrapped candy to this year’s Fall Family Fun Fest. Bins are located in the lobby of the church. svbc.cc/children Men’s Prayer [email protected] South Dixie Outreach [email protected] Senior Adult Day Trip [email protected] All adults age 55 and up are invited to The Creation Museum on Thursday, October 30. This state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. The bus departs Severns Valley at 7:30 a.m. and returns about 7:00 p.m. Cost is $20 (includes admission to the museum and transportation). Lunch is “on your own” at Noah’s Café. Sign up in the church office. Payment is due at registration. Space is limited, so sign up early. We minister to families in the community on a monthly basis by providing a hot meal and basic everyday items while sharing the gospel with them. You can give by bringing in specific items or giving a monetary donation. This month we are collecting liquid hand soap. Donations are accepted in the church office. serVe Musicians [email protected] Interested in serving in the worship bands? Musicians skilled in playing electric guitar, drums and piano are needed for Sunday worship services. Contact Joseph Weaver for more information. Media [email protected] Sound, lighting, graphics, and camera operators are needed on Sunday mornings. Training is on Wednesday nights. Email Mike Poole for more information. Fall Family Fun Fest [email protected] On October 31 we’ll have the chance to minister to folks in our community through a fall festival. Help us create an inviting atmosphere for families as they enjoy a fun night together on our campus. Internationals [email protected], [email protected] Every Monday morning during the school year we have an oncampus gathering for international ladies. If you have the gifts of helps and encouragement and would like to share with these ladies, many of whom have no extended family and speak very little English, please let us know. Men of Severns Valley get together at the church at 6:00 a.m. on Thursdays to pray. Bring your Bible and come pray with us. svbc.cc/men As we begin to feel the crispness of fall in the air, we know Halloween is right around the corner! This year on Halloween (October 31) come join us at Severns Valley as we open our doors to the community for our Fall Family Fun Fest! We are looking forward to a night of face-painting, candy, games, inflatables, costumes, prizes, snacks, and so much more! We hope to see you 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. We would love for you to help us with this event! Come early and help with set up, serve in the registration/game area, or stay a few minutes after and help with the clean up. Contact Ashley Purcell ([email protected]) in the church office. svbc.cc/children Women’s “Linked” Night [email protected] A fun time of fellowship is planned on November 14 from 6:30 9:30 p.m. Child care is available by contacting Jen Wright (jen@ svbc.cc). Bring a dessert to share. svbc.cc/women WorldCrafts [email protected], [email protected] Applications are being taken for volunteer and paid positions in the child care area. Children - Substitute Leaders [email protected] On occasion we need people to fill in for our regular small group leaders. Unable to make a year-long commitment? Serve as a sub! Baptism [email protected] Thinking about being baptized? Start the process by contacting Bonnie Cheatham in the Pastor’s office. Child Care [email protected] October 14, 2014 Reports for Sunday, October 5 Weekly Budget Needs: $65,956 Budget Receipts ........................ $74,344.75 Miscellaneous Receipts ........................ $21,599.00 Total Weekly Receipts ........................ $95,943.75 Capital Campaign: Receipts This Week .......................... $2,765.00 State Missions Offering: Giving to Date ........................ $16,151.78 Worship Attendance: 989 Small Group Attendance: 673 Fall Family Fun Fest [email protected] The vision of the WorldCrafts ministry is to offer an income with dignity and the hope of everlasting life to every person on earth. When you purchase unique decorations and gifts from the catalog, you are helping missionaries to form working relationships with artisan groups of unreached people throughout the world, even in countries where overt mission work is not allowed. Through its “Support Freedom” campaign, WorldCrafts actively supports artisan groups who offer salaried craft work to women who are at risk for sexual exploitation. WorldCrafts catalogs are available for check-out in the lobby. You can see available items and place orders at WorldCrafts.org. Children - First Impressions [email protected] Be the face of children’s ministry. We are looking for first impression coordinators for both hours on Sunday mornings. These folks are in charge of greeting first-time guests, answering questions and helping first-time kids get settled in their classrooms. ThE TrumPETEr Employment A part-time receptionist is needed in a local medical office. Contact Linda Polley for more information ([email protected]). Wednesday Supper $6/person; $4 for children through grade 5 $24 household limit Reservations: Call the church by noon on Monday. October 15 Mexican Buffet October 22 Pork Tenderloin Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Salad, Roll Dessert