The Witness The Monthly Newsletter of Southern Baptist Church October 2014 Volume 18 Number 10 NEW MEMBERS AWANA Our new year is off and running! It’s not too late to bring your kids. The Deatherage Family Sam Sr., Sam Jr., Anna, Marayia, David, Ethan, Abiegayle, Trish, and Timothy NEW VAN The Church van was donated. Thank You! PAGE 2 THE WITNESS VOLUME 18 NUMBER 10 From Pastor Glenn… God continues to move and reveal Himself to us. What an exciting time to be a part of the true church of Christ. Many people never get to experience the true movement of the Spirit of God. Our church has been blessed with the favor of the Lord and we need never to take that for granted. There are several things you can do when you are confronted with the Holy Spirit. First you can resist: Acts 7:48-53 vs 51 "You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! This will lead to the Spirit being unable to truly work in your life or in our church as He desires.” Secondly you can grieve the Spirit: Ephesians 4:29-32 vs 30 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. It makes the spirit grieve when we choose to tear each other down and use the power of our words to harm others.” Thirdly we can quench the Spirit: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 vs 19 “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire.” But the most important thing we can do is yield to the Spirit. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14 "Likewise the Spirit also helps us in our weaknesses." Romans 8:26 (NIV) "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." Ephesians 3:16 “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 (NIV) May God Bless us as we yield to His Spirit Pastor Glenn MUGS e Night m a G d n a ip h s Fellow g of fellowship in n ve e is th d y Come atten not need to pla n o d u o (y s e m a and g d evening is o le il -f n fu t x e n ase games). The t 6:00 pm. Ple a th 0 1 r e b to your Friday, Oc r dessert and o k c a n s a le g n bri Bring the who . re a h s to e m d favorite ga and a fun-fille ip h s w o ll fe r fo family evening. EMAIL PR AYER CHA I We have First Baptist Church mugs for sale. Buy one and give one. Cost is $5. Cost covers your mug and one for a guest. Get yours today! Parsonage N To join the n ew email pra yer group at blank email First Baptist to Prayerfbw please send c-subscribe@ a yahoogroup s.com When you g et a reply bac k follow the only at the b link and join ottom. You the email list do not have have a yaho to join Yaho o ID. After y o or have to ou join you email with g will receive uidelines. a confirmatio n for Sale The Church voted to sell the parsonage. It is listed with Martin and Tope. PAGE 3 THE WITNESS VOLUME 18 NUMBER 10 Women on Mission Lynnda Sharp brought the August meeting to order at 12:45 following a potluck lunch. We parayed for Missionaries that were having birthdays on August 28th from the Mission Mosaic magazine. Jerry Strebig presented the program on the leading of the Holy Spirit and had many insightful questions to ask ourselves as to where we are spiritually, and if we are listening to the Holy Spirit’s direction. We discussed the International Dinner that will be on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The dinner will be wonderful taste from the Ivory Coast. Tickets will be available at a later date. WOM continue to do Random Acts of Kindness and on September 9th we will honor the Westcliffe School facility with snacks and words of appreciation. We received a thank you card from Rosemary Young for a Westcliffe afghan that we gave her as a going away gift. Rosemary has summered in our Valley for 24 years and has been an integral part of our Church and WOM. Blessings and Love to you Rosemary. The 2014-15 slate of officers was chosen as follows: President, Pam Newman and Lynnda Sharp Secretary, Carol Hanks Treasurer, Bette Cox Monthly program director, Susie Harrington Respectively submitted, Carol Hanks New Watchword: Mark 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We have volunteer opportunities to sign up for. The Mission Committee, Church Services, and Fellowship Committee need your help. If you can help any of these committees, please call the church office to sign up. You do not need to be a member to help out at special events and/or potluck dinners. Thank You!! FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Games, food, prizes, bounce house, super slide, sno cones. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun! We do need people to donate wrapped candy. Please drop your donations in the church office. Kings Men: Men’s Ministry “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) On Wednesday night the men are going through a prayerful study by David Jeremiah on “The Upcoming Economic Apocalypse.” We will watch a video and have discussion afterwards. The discussion will be led by Bob Hollingsworth. Invite your friends to come join us. THE WITNESS PAGE 4 VOLUME 18 NUMBER 10 INTERNATIONAL MISSION DINNER Women on Mission are putting a dinner on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm. Our theme this year is the Ivory Coast Country (Republic of Côte d’Ivoire). Tickets will be available at a later time. It’s a free dinner, but we need to know numbers. Come and learn about the Ivory Coast. Daylight Savings November 2nd Remember to set your clocks back Heart to Heart Women’s Ministry “God made every intricate part of our beings, like a master weaver that takes the finest silk threads and makes a priceless garment with precision, excellence, and exquisitely great taste. The recipient of the garment has the ability to accept this unique treasure with dignity. Yes, that’s who you are. You are a creation of God, made with His character, crafted with His DNA, and loved unconditionally by Him. God never makes junk.” Written by Thelma Wells You are fearfully and wonderfully made by our Creator. This past weekend many of the women from our church and the community learned about God’s vision for us. It was a weekend filled with laughter, worship, fellowship, and a closer walk with our Creator. Check with those ladies running around with big smiles on their faces – they have a story or two that they could share about their time with their sisters in Christ. But, there is also a part of God’s plan for Him to reveal Himself to you in our new Bible study by Chip Ingram. “God: As He Longs for You to See Him.” Come join us on Wednesday evenings to see God as He reveals Himself to you through His Word and your Christian sisters. See you there! Mugs and Muffins: Both of the groups are meeting on Thursday mornings now. One meets at 9:00 am and the other at 9:30 am. Join one of the groups to pray for each other, our community, state, nation, and our church. VALI Crafts: contact Terry Lee to join in on the fun! She could use your help and you could be blessed. A win-win deal. Happy Fall to all from Heart to Heart! PAGE 5 VOLUME 18 THE WITNESS Happy Anniversary to... NUMBER 10 VALI Services 10-25 Richard & Dolores Stoesser 10-29 Pep & Fran Pepper Held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm. We welcome anyone interested in coming, sharing and singing with our special friends! Contact Jim & Leslie Parkes at 479-790-8701. Happy Birthday to... 10-4 10-6 10-7 10-9 10-9 10-9 10-10 10-11 10-12 10-14 10-16 10-16 10-19 10-19 10-20 10-22 10-23 10-25 10-28 10-30 Nancy Timmons John Stevens Brinder Bradberry Buff Honodel Sandy Letbetter Freida Perry Kate Doughty Kathy Tallent Lee Etchison Else Crites Barbara Davis Deloris Jobe Carolyn Gregor Jackie Low Abiegayle Deatherage Rebecca Samples Jim Kilburn Darius Miller TJ Flynn Bert Frie SPECIAL CALLED BUSINESS MEETING We have a special called business meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 5th at 6:00 pm. RKDAY O CHURCH W Our Church Goal this year is: $2,500 Given to Date: $1,667 rganize clean and o Come help age on and Parson the Church -25th. October 24 BUDGET WORKSHOP The Administrative Committee will meet for a 2015 Budget Workshop on Monday, October 20th and 27th. Fellowship & Game Night ~ Friday, October 10th at 6:00 pm FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday night schedule for men, women, and youth. Prayer meeting from 6:00-6:30 pm. Bible studies from 6:30-8:00 pm. Youth from 6:30-8:00 pm with dinner. Fellowship Committee ~ Monday, October 13th at 9:30 am Potluck Dinner ~ Sunday, October 26th at 12:00 pm PAGE 6 THE WITNESS YOUTH ACTIVITIES Please continue to pray for the Youth Pastor search committee. We are praying for the Lord to lead us to the man of God and his family He has for our church. We have met many dead ends in the past few months, but we will continue to be patient for who the Lord has to bring on the FBC Westcliffe. Thank you all for your continued prayers. The youth will be going to a Casting Crowns, Sidewalk Prophets, Mandissa concert in Denver at the Red Rocks, October 2nd. We will leave the church at 2:00 pm and return around 1:00 am. The tickets are $20.00. VOLUME 18 NUMBER 10 Every Day God Encounter Wednesday’s Dinner served at 6:30 pm Bible Study from 7:00 - 8:00 pm We will be taking a group to do a Garage Sale, October 17th in Pueblo at the Salvation Army. We will also be serving a meal for the homeless that evening. If you are interested in going with the Youth, we will leave at 8:00 am and return around 8:00 pm. A Fifth Quarter for Middle School and High School Students on October 25th after the football game on that Saturday. We will be serving Hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks to the students and have a time of fellowship. Location will be announced. Please pray for our students. We want to reach our community for Christ! Matthew 28:19-20 A BIG Thank You to all who donated to AWANA this year! Your donation will be a blessing to a lot of families. 6 13 9:30A Fellowship Meeting 20 9:00A Administrative Mtg. and Budget Workshop 27 5 9:30A Sunday School 10:45A Worship/ Communion 6:00P Special Called Business Meeting 12 9:30A Sunday School 10:45A Worship 5:00P Church Council Mtg. 6:00P Evening Worship 7:00P Youth Comm. Mtg. 19 9:30A Sunday School 10:45A Worship 5:00P Mission Meeting 6:00P Evening Worship 26 Newsletters 9:30A Sunday School 10:45A Worship 12:00P Potluck Dinner NO Evening Worship 9:00A Administrative Budget Workshop Mon 28 5:00P Fall Festival 21 4:00P AWANA 14 4:00P AWANA 7 4:00P AWANA Tue 29 6:00P Prayer Meeting 6:30P Bible Studies 6:30P EDGE Youth Night 22 6:00P Prayer Meeting 6:30P Bible Studies 6:30P EDGE Youth Night 15 6:00P International Mission Dinner 30 9:00A Mugs and Muffins I 9:30A Mugs and Muffins II 23 9:00A Mugs and Muffins I 9:30A Mugs and Muffins II 6:15P VALI Service 16 9:00A Mugs and Muffins I 9:30A Mugs and Muffins II 9 9:00A Mugs and Muffins I 9:30A Mugs and Muffins II 12:00P Women on Mission 6:15P VALI Service 2 9:00A Mugs and Muffins I 9:30A Mugs and Muffins II 2:00P Casting Crowns Concert 1 6:00P Prayer Meeting 6:30P Bible Studies 6:30P EDGE Youth Night 8 4:30P H2H Team Meeting 6:00P Prayer Meeting 6:30P Bible Studies 6:30P EDGE Youth Night Thu Wed CHURCH WORKDAY CHURCH WORKDAY 31 25 9:30A Potluck Dinner Setup 18 11 4 Sat 24 17 10 8:00A Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast 6:00P Fellowship & Game Night 3 Fri Do you have something to add to the calendar? Call the church office at 783-2498. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - OCTOBER ‘14 Sun Offsite Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Classroom First Baptist Church 410 South 6th, P.O. Box 296 Westcliffe, CO 81252 www.firstbaptistwestcliffe.com Phone: (719) 783-2498