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OCTOBER 2014 · ISSUE 10
An Open Letter to Danny Panter from Pastor Jim
Dear Danny,
In this issue:
·
Lamb’s Basket
·
Loving the Homeless
·
40 Days For Life
·
Blood Drive
·
GoodTimers’ Luncheon
·
Daylight Savings Time Ending
·
Letter from Danny Panter
·
Fall Festival
Congratulations again on your calling to serve on staff at FBC San Antonio!
Eight years ago I joined you on staff here at SMRBC. In our first meetings
together I quickly recognized that God had gifted you in many significant
ways. In addition to your genuine heart for God, I saw your sharp mind,
your ability to communicate and preach the Word effectively, and then
learned of your awesome singing voice. I remember telling you in those
early months that there would come a time when God would call you to
another ministry and that it would be an honor to release you to whatever
God would have for you. Though I’m going to miss you greatly, I’m thrilled
about the expanded ministry God has opened to you which will utilize so
many of your gifts.
So, as you go to San Antonio to fulfill this new calling, I want you to know
several things:
Staff
Properties
Assistant
Jim Askew
Church Secretary
Robin Atkins
Pastor
Dr. Jim Booth
Associate Pastor
for Discipleship
and Missions
Mike Bowles
Associate Pastor
for Children and
Families
Tommy Knighten
Associate Pastor
for Student
Ministries
Danny Panter, Jr.
Director of Music
Marsha Perkins
Financial Secretary
Stacey Rexrode
Office Assistant
Anne Zimmerman
We are extremely grateful for your investment in the students and families of SMRBC over your ten years of faithful ministry here. What a
wonderful legacy of “treasuring Christ” you are leaving here.
We will pray for you, Anna, and the girls as you settle into life in San
Antonio and begin to exalt the name of Christ there. The role you
are being called to is big! We will ask the Father to give you fresh
wisdom, power, and joy each day as you abide in Christ.
We will continue to carry the Good News to our neighborhood and to
the nations. We know this will be bring you great joy, as you hear
of us carrying on in this Gospel work. We will keep our aim on
reaching, discipling, and launching many more in this generation.
Take joy in knowing we will be building on a foundation that you
have helped to lay.
We love you and your dear family! Above all, know how much we love
you. These years with you have been fun! You have been a blessing to our staff, to our students, and to the entire congregation.
Come back and see us as often as you can!
With deepest love, respect, and appreciation!
Jim
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Lamb’s Basket
Consider loving and helping those in need at
Lamb's Basket, a local food pantry located at
8419 Oakview Avenue, Henrico, 23228:
SAVE THE DATE!
Help Stock Shelves: Wednesday, October 1 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Help Distribute Food: Tuesday, October 14 (9:30 AM-1:00 PM)
All non-perishable foods are needed, as well as paper and plastic grocery bags with handles. Thank you for your donations!
Loving the Homeless of
Monroe Park!
Please be a part of this incredible
opportunity to love others! Below
are some ways you can get involved:
1. Join others in loving and serving the homeless in
Monroe Park in downtown Richmond. Every fourth Saturday,
leaving the church by 11:00 AM and returning by 3:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 29
5:00 - 8:00 PM
If you are able, make a difference by making a donation! To schedule an appointment, you have
several options:
1.
Go to https://vadonor.org
(use sponsor code: smrbc)
2. Contact Anne Zimmerman in the church office,
[email protected] or 804-672-6811.
2. Join the Monroe Park Bible Study that is held on Tuesday
nights for the homeless. Meet us on the Franklin Street side at
5:30 PM.
3. Donate needed items for the homeless! Please donate
FALL clothes, underwear, socks, and shoes. Please make
sure clothes are CLEAN and free of pet hair, due to allergies.
You can deposit these items in the bin in the back room of the
small brick house, which is open during Sunday morning services or upon request during regular church office hours, M-F,
8:30 AM-4:30 PM. NO CHILDREN’S CLOTHES PLEASE!
If you have any questions, please
contact Janet Bourne at 672-0266.
GoodTimers’ Luncheon
Saturday, October 18
12:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Please bring a covered dish
item to share, thank you.
Join the worldwide movement to protect
mothers and babies!
September 24 - November 2, 2014
Three components:
1. Prayer and fasting
2. Peaceful vigil in front of Planned Parenthood:
201 N. Hamilton St., Richmond
3. Community outreach
Please contact Ann Niermeyer at 804-714-5170
for more information.
Daylight Saving Time
ends Sunday, November 2nd.
Don’t forget to turn
your clocks BACK
one hour on Saturday
night, November 1st!
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A Message from the Associate Pastor for Students
Danny Panter
What do you say in a time like this? I will tell you, I am at a loss. It is hard to express my deep gratitude; it is all a
swirl in my gut. You must know that although I delight to join God in what He is doing in San Antonio, I do not
delight in leaving a family that we have entrusted ourselves to and deeply love.
So maybe the best way to begin my last article in the Link is to say, "Thank you." Thank you for loving us. Thank
you for giving me the honor of serving you the past ten years and extending grace to me when I fell short.
Thank you for providing a safe and loving place to start a family, and then for becoming our daughters' second
home. For all of you who poured into us, particularly our daughters, thank you. Thank you for consistently aiming to exalt Jesus in worship and in life together. Thank you for your desire to know God through His Word.
Thank you for entrusting your students to me, and for giving me the best possible students! They have been a
joy and privilege! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
There are probably many of you who are curious as to the new role God has called me to in San Antonio. First
Baptist Church San Antonio has called me to be their Associate Pastor for Young Married Adults and Community
Ministries. It is a role that will be incredibly stretching and challenging as it encompasses varied responsibilities.
The majority of my time and energy will be invested in leading their contemporary worship gathering as well as
all things related to young marrieds ministry, including marriage and family enrichment, Sunday school and
small group ministry, and mobilizing young marrieds to engage the city with the love of Jesus. In addition to
these two roles I also will be overseeing the vision and management of needs-based community ministries ongoing at FBC San Antonio. Finally, I will be the pastoral liaison between the international ministry leadership and
the greater church body. FBC currently has four different international worship gatherings that meet on Sundays, along with ongoing international ministry apart from the gatherings.
So am I over my head?! Yes! Can I do this? No! Apart from Jesus I can do nothing. So, left to myself I will flounder and fail, but by God's grace and the abounding work of Jesus in my life, "I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me." Also, I am grateful that my time at SMRBC will serve me well in this new and demanding
role. The many experiences, equipping of my spiritual gifts, and constant encouragement will go a long way in
preparing me for the challenges ahead.
Please pray for my me and my family as we make
this very difficult transition from one faithful and
loving church family to another. Please know that
we are deeply grateful for your love and care over
the years, of which we do not take for granted! It
has been a joy to grow with you! Your future is
glorious SMRBC!
Grace and Peace,
Danny
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Congratulations to Ricky and Tonya Bradley
on the birth of their son, Collin James
Bradley, born August 11 weighing 7 lbs.,
7 oz. and 20 inches long. Congratulations
also to sister McKenna, Rick and Pam Bradley (grandparents), Travis and Nan
Henderson (uncle and aunt), and Isabel and Isaac (cousins).
Congratulations to Ryan and Lauren Munsey on the birth of their
daughter, Reagan Bryce, born September 2 weighing 5 lbs., 7 oz.
and 18 in. long. Congratulations also to big brother Cohen!
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are
crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
We would like to extend our Christian love and
sympathy to:
Jean Windsor in the loss of her brother-in-law,
Jesse Windsor, on September 1
Congratulations to Derek and Savannah Wheeler on the birth of
their daughter, Karington Rae Wheeler, on September 15. She
was 8 lbs., 6 oz. and 20 inches long. Congratulations also to
siblings Jaxton and Cheyenne, Lauren and Ryan Munsey (aunt
and uncle), and Cohen and Reagan Munsey (cousins).
The family of Laura “Lona” Bryan (former member),
who passed away September 18.
Congratulations to Nick and Stacey Bonnett on the birth of their
son, Kelby Joseph Bonnett, September 27 at 10:22 a.m. He was
6 lbs., 12 oz. and 19 ¾” long. Congratulations also to siblings
Jacoby and Abby, and grandmother Betty Parsons.
Margaret Leggett in the loss of her uncle,
Owen Baird, on September 20
To the following individuals who have
recently given to the Building Fund:
In Memory of Eunice Moseley
Jackie Cosby
Milton & Vivian Foster
Jo Anne Kelchner & Family
In Memory of Ray Chewning
Ron & Marcie Tiedemann
In Memory of Lona Bryan
Jackie Cosby
Bobby & Daisy Mae Long
Marge Patterson
To the following individuals who have recently given to the
Virginia State Missions Offering:
In Honor of David & Karen Campbell’s 50th wedding anniversary
Jackie Cosby
To the following individuals who have recently given to Missions:
In Honor of David & Karen Campbell’s 50th wedding anniversary
Curtis & Valerie Myers
To the following individuals who have recently given to the
Benevolence Fund
In Memory of Eunice Moseley
Curtis & Valerie Myers
Ann Howell in the loss of her sister-in-law (brother
Billy’s wife), Catherine Sydnor, on September 19
Billy Bruce in the loss of his mother, Faye Teets
Hundley, on September 20
The family of Marie Bryant who passed away on
September 25
(especially her grandson, Brian Hobbs and family)
Thank you so much for
your generosity towards
our students. We appreciate your partnership and all
that you do for us!
Sincerely,
Jenny Yonce
School Counselor
Thank you for all your hard work in helping us get
ready for school.
Your Friends at Johnson Elementary School
Dear Staples Mill Road Baptist Church,
Thank you so much for helping our students with the
weekend backpack nutrition programs. Your kindness
is greatly appreciated.
Johnson Elementary School
Thank you for donating school supplies to Johnson Elementary School. It was very helpful.
Sincerely,
Johnson SCA
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December
Sunday
Monday
REGULAR SUNDAY AM ACTIVITIES
8:00 am Worship
9:30 am SS Life Groups
9:30 am Worship
11:00 am SS Life Groups
11:00 am Worship
SOLES SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
10:45 am IGNITE
4:30 pm SOLES Voice
5:30 pm SOLES Life Groups
REGULAR SUNDAY PM ACTIVITIES
5:30 pm AWANA
5:30 pm Adult SS Life Groups
6:30 pm Reading God’s Story
Discussion Class
REGULAR WEDNESDAY PM ACTIVITIES
6:15 pm J.A.M.M. Choir
6:30 pm Kings’ Kids Choir
6:30 pm Awana Trek/Journey
6:30 pm SOLES Equip
6:45 pm Praise and Worship Choir
6:45 pm Midweek Prayer Service
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
10:00 AM
Lamb’s Basket Stock Shelves
Friday
Saturday
3
4
10
11
6:30 PM Master’s Men
Bible Study
6:30 PM Praise Team/
Band Practice
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
5
5:45 PM
GriefShare
6:00 PM
The Fresh Encounter:
God’s Plan for Your
Spiritual Awakening
7:00 PM
Harvest America
Simulcast
5:00 PM
12 Rt. 33
New and
Prospective Member
Class
5:45 PM
GriefShare
The Fresh Encounter:
God’s Plan for Your
Spiritual Awakening
6
7
6:30 PM G.R.O.W.
5:30 PM LTH Bible
Study in Monroe Park
7:00 PM
WIT Home Educators
6:30 PM
CDC Committee Mtg.
13
10:00 AM
Women on Mission
7:00 PM
Board of Directors
6:30 PM G.R.O.W.
6:45 PM
Midweek Prayer
Service Led by
SOLES Students
7:30 PM
Vision Council
6:00 AM
Master’s Men
Bible Study
15
22
23
5:30 PM LTH Bible
Study in Monroe Park
12:00 PM
GoodTimers’ Luncheon
24
25
11:00 AM
Loving the Homeless
Ministry to
Monroe Park
6:30 PM Master’s Men
Bible Study
6:30 PM Praise Team/
Band Practice
5:30-7:30 PM
Fall Festival
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
7:00 PM Women’s
Bible Study (offsite)
10:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
18
8:00 AM
Master’s Men Prayer
& Praise Breakfast
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
6:00 AM Master’s
Men Bible Study
6:00 AM Master’s
Men Bible Study
17
6:30 PM Praise Team/
Band Practice
5:30 PM LTH Bible
Study in Monroe Park
6:30 PM G.R.O.W.
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
6:30 PM Master’s Men
Bible Study
5:30 PM LTH Bible
Study in Monroe Park
28
6:30 PM Praise Team/
Band Practice
16
10:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
21
6:30 PM Master’s Men
Bible Study
SOLES Beach Retreat
10:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
King’s Kids Perform
6:30 PM
The Fresh Encounter:
God’s Plan for Your
Spiritual Awakening
9
9:30 AM
Lamb’s Basket Distribute Food
7:00 PM
WIT/Grove Bible Bee
26 9:30 & 11:00 AM 27
5:45 PM GriefShare
14
6:30 PM G.R.O.W.
6:30 PM
The Fresh Encounter:
God’s Plan for Your
Spiritual Awakening
4:00 PM
Deacon Council
8
7:00 PM Women’s
Bible Study (offsite)
20
5:45 PM
GriefShare
10:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
7:00 PM
Master’s Men Council
SOLES Beach Retreat
19
6:00 AM
Master’s
Men Bible Study
29
30
5:00 PM
Blood Drive
5:45 PM
Fellowship Supper
6:30 PM Master’s Men
Bible Study
6:30 PM Praise Team/
Band Practice
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
31
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Schedules
GROW TEAMS
October 6 - Team 4
Marge Patterson
Don Griffith
October 13 - Team 5
Donna Winston Marilyn Gregory
Connie Hamilton
October 20 - Team 6
Jean Windsor
Cheryl Day
Becky Mills
Mark Baker
October 27 - Team 7
Doug Tyndall
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Everyone knows someone who deals with hurts on
some level but there is hope and a way to move
beyond and experience the healing liberty of Christ.
Celebrate Recovery is a program that implements a
Christ-centered recovery ministry based on eight principles from the Beatitudes. This program is a fellowship-based and proven program that lets people discover new dignity, strength, joy, and growth in the
image of Christ.
Join us for weekly worship, discussion and fellowship.
Contact Gary or Karen Williams at
[email protected] for more information.
Charlotte Tyndall
Ernestine Delaney
TELLER SCHEDULE
October 05
Barbara Gillum, Sherry Hunsucker,
Chip Lichvar
October 12
Russ Nelson, Lisa Nelson, Margaret Wilson
October 19
Zack Salmon, Vicki Salmon, Meghan Atkins
October 26
Bob Anderson, Leigh Anderson,
Susan Satterwhite
Harvest America National Evangelism Event
Hosted by SMRBC - Sunday, October 5, 7:00 PM
PREPARING LORD’S SUPPER
October 05
Janet Harper
Kristen Schaich
LOCK-UP & CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE
October 05
Josh Lester
October 12
Chip Lichvar
October 19
Ryan Munsey
October 26
Chuck Perkins
Join the livestream event for free! Features speaker
Greg Laurie and special music from Mercy Me
and Phil Wickham.
Kings’ Kids
will be performing in the
9:30 & 11:00 AM services on
Sunday, October 26
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Contact Information Updates
Ms. Mary Siddons
Shawn Kelley
11400 Old Mountain Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Jeff Mock
17254 Library Blvd.
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
New Members
Scott & Janie Holste
10203 Meadbrook Court
Richmond, VA 23238
[email protected]
Scott 804-519-3958
Janie 804-218-0293
Don Stoneman
[email protected]
Beverly Stoneman
[email protected]
Bill & Frankie Falkner
11337 Abbots Cross Lane
Glen Allen, VA 23059
[email protected]
Bill 804-349-8730
Frankie 804-402-4274
Nate Owen
1113 Georgia Avenue
Glen Allen, VA 23060
[email protected]
804-833-4271
John & Rebecca Kascsak
9608 Wilshire Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060
[email protected]
John 804-301-1305
Rebecca 804-878-0208
Ruth Mason
Sunrise Assisted Living
1807 North Parham Road
Room 220
Richmond, VA 23229
8/24
8/31
9/7
9/14
8:15 AM Worship
65
46
63
60
9:30 AM Worship
225
194
201
224
11:00 AM Worship
193
138
198
252
Nursery (11:00 Preschool SS)
SOLES IGNITE
59
42
40
36
48
48
56
46
9:30 AM Sunday School
204
140
218
212
11:00 AM Sunday School
131
116
133
137
PM and Offsite Life Groups
20
-
72
77
PM Nursery
SNAKs
Awana
Discipleship
4
-
11
9
14
18
-
93
80
113
61
8/24
8/31
9/7
9/14
ATTENDANCE
Jessica Ray
2515 Indale Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
[email protected]
804-921-9178
Joe and Heather Marino
Karsyn, Raelyn & Payton Marino
7389 River Pine Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
[email protected]
Joe 804-873-1147
Heather 804-873-4400
FINANCIAL REPORT
Church Goal
Budget Receipts
Building Fund
$20,372 $20,372 $20,372 $20,372
$19,999 $22,203 $21,126 $16,522
$3,290 $3,068 $3,700 $2,883
October Birthdays
02 03 04 05 06 07 -
Nate McElduff
Andrew Sikes
Julia Childrey
Christy Parker
David Steverson
Stephanie Wilmoth
Amanda Baker
Maegan Fort
Linsea Martz
Autumn Childress
Kim Worosher
Rick Plumstead
Jack Trivette
Candice Beazley
Laurie Chisholm
08 09 11 12 13 14 -
Sonja Baker
Kristen Schaich
Roy Tyler, III
Glenn Greene
Libby Panter
Brenda Vath
Sherry Carper
Jeff Lear
Joy Baker
Jeff Mock
Allen Williams
Jean Anderson
Cohen Munsey
Avery Riddell
Chloe Sell
15
16
17
18
19 20 21 -
Ralph Crouch
Mary Clark
Heather Marino
Dena Brooks
Ray Edmonds
Robin Hencke
Sylvia Marshall
Emily Perkins
Olivia Wilmoth
Hannah Benson
Robin Evans
Norman Chewning
Teresa Folkerth
Firtz Koehring
Kara Schrinel
22 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 -
Nathan Askew
Steven Kellerhalls
Raelyn Marino
Kristin Winfree
Garrett Hobbs
Thomas Cox
Don Skinner
Kate Schrinel
Cole Gurnett
Cheri Hudson
Erin Wheeler
Margaret Wilson
10101 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 672-6811
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