Rev. Tom Rives Pastor

A Word from Pastor Tom….. This is our Fall online edition of the Good News Letter. We are now publishing it once a quarter online and printing a limited number for those who do not have internet access. The printed copies are available at the Connection Center. We also have an email notification list to alert you as to when the newest edition is available online. You can turn in your email address at the Connection Center or Church Office if you want to be added to that notification list. The Fall Quarter (August, September & October) is packed full of so many opportunities for fellowship, worship, ministry, and fun. Our Youth have a Retreat planned around Rock the Universe. Our Children have Harvest Festival at the close of the quarter. Our Music Ministry is getting ready for Christmas programs. Our Drama Ministry will be rehearsing for a reprise of “Baggage Claim”. Some of the JOY group are off to Ridgecrest for the “Glory Conference”. Our entire church will be involved in our attendance campaign called “Family Reunion”. And all of these are just a tip of the iceberg. Take time to check all the ministry pages in this Good News Letter for what’s coming up this Fall. I want to take this opportunity to share how proud I am to be your pastor. Eighteen years ago when we began as a congregation, my plan was to retire at 62. When I got to that age, it just wasn’t the right time. It wasn’t the right time for my family and didn’t seem to be for the church family as well. But two years later I asked the church to help form an exit strategy committee so we could make plans for when I turned 65. Then my 66th birthday came and went and the time was still not right. And now I still don’t know exactly when but I know that we must keep making preparation for that day. However, the one thing that keeps coming back to me is “Look at what I would have missed in these last four years or just in this last year if I had retired.” I have had and continue to have the privilege to pastor the greatest group of people anywhere. You refuse to believe that there is nothing that God can’t accomplish in and through our church. The most recent example is 56 people doing construction work in the inner-city area of Montgomery, AL over these next three weeks at the end of July and first part of August. Two more trips to Brazil happened during these four years. We have had a full staff for almost the entire time. We have met and even exceeded budget during some of the worst years for our economy. I got to dedicate 4 years worth of babies born into our fellowship and honor four years worth of graduates. I got to be the pastor for new people who joined our church and got to see some of them accept Jesus as their Savior. I got to walk with many of you in the loss of loved ones. In other words, I got to be your pastor for four more years than we first thought. In addition to that, there are still some exciting times left for us to experience together. That’s why I’m proud to be your pastor.

Yours in Christ,

“Look what I would have missed...”

Sermon Series

Aug 5Aug 5 Mark and the Master’s MinistryMark and the Master’s Ministry The Word of Travail The Word of Travail -- Mark 13:1Mark 13:1--37 37 Aug 12 Aug 12 Mark and the Master’s MinistryMark and the Master’s Ministry The Words of Trial The Words of Trial -- Mark 14:10Mark 14:10--3131 Aug 19Aug 19 Mark and the Master’s MinistryMark and the Master’s Ministry The Words of TransactionThe Words of Transaction-- Mark 15:1Mark 15:1--4747

Aug 26Aug 26 Mark and the Master’s MinistryMark and the Master’s Ministry Victory over the Grave and GlobeVictory over the Grave and Globe Mark 16Mark 16

Sep 2Sep 2 The Lord’s SupperThe Lord’s Supper Sep 9Sep 9 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Family Reunion” “Family Reunion” -- Romans 8:15Romans 8:15--1717 Sep 16Sep 16 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Faith” “Faith” -- Gal 3:26, John 1:12Gal 3:26, John 1:12 Sep 23Sep 23 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Attendance” “Attendance” -- 1 Timothy 4:131 Timothy 4:13 Sep 30Sep 30 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Membership” “Membership” -- 1 Corinthians 12:141 Corinthians 12:14--2727 Oct 7Oct 7 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Invite” “Invite” -- John 20:19John 20:19--2323 Oct 14Oct 14 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Loyalty” “Loyalty” -- Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33 Oct 21Oct 21 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Yes” “Yes” -- Joshua 24:15Joshua 24:15 Oct 28Oct 28 Family Reunion CampaignFamily Reunion Campaign “Family Rejoicing” “Family Rejoicing” -- Matthew 5:3Matthew 5:3--1212

Manor Care Ministry

August 5, 2012 2:00 pm

Life Values II

Manor Care Ministry

September 2, 2012 2:00 pm

Life Matters

Manor Care Ministry

October 7, 2012 2:00 pm

Life Quest

Manor Care Ministry

November 4, 2012 2:00 pm

Youth

Kids’ News Sunday School News

On Sunday, August 12 all children will visit their new classroom at the

end of Sunday School. On Sunday, August 19, all children will

“promote” into their new class and should be dropped off by parents

at the new classroom.

Summertime Kids (Again!) Kids, join us on Wednesdays from

7-8 pm for the following: August 1: Cooking with Ms. Kristi August 8: Wood Crafts with the Houcks (bring a hammer) August 15: Veggie Tales movie night

GA’s, mark your calendars! M-Jam is coming in October! You will travel to

St. Augustine for their annual Missions Jamboree. See Ms. Amy for more details!

H.U.G.S. (Holy, Useful Gal Squad) WOMEN ON MISSION will meet on Tuesdays Sept. 4th and Oct. 2nd

at 10:00 am.

Attention all graduated 5th graders!!! You are invited to “The Bridge Retreat” on Sunday, August 19.

Pastor Justin and I will take you after church and spend the day eating and fellowshipping. We will return to the church at 7:00 pm and then you will officially be a member of the Youth group!

M & M KICK-OFF We will kick‐off our new season of  music and missions for kids on  

Wednesday, August 22.  Parents will sign their children up at 6 pm and kids will                           attend children’s choir at 6 pm and then missions activities at 7 pm. 

October 31st - 6-8 pm

The Radical Girlfriends Conference September 29th ● 8:45-3:30 ● $15

Ladies, Don’t miss this great conference!! Check out more details at the Connection Center.

September Birthdays

9/11: Matthew Singleton

9/14: Kathy Jeske

9/20: Jerry Hall

9/25: Chuck Hamby

9/29: Diane Ivey

9/30: Tammy Lay

2012 Important Dates

Wednesday(s) August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 REHEARSALS RESUME

Thursday, August 2

Christmas Music Kick-off

Wed., August 22 Children’s Music & Missions Kick-off

Wednesday(s)

September 5, 12, & 26 Regular REHEARSALS

Sunday, September 16

BAGGAGE CLAIM Kick-off

Wednesday, September 19 Business Meeting Schedule

Sunday(s) September 23-October 28

BAGGAGE CLAIM Rehearsals

Wednesday(s) October 3, 10, 17, & 24 Regular REHEARSALS

Wednesday, October 31

NO Rehearsal Harvest Festival

C. B. C. Children’s Choir Kick-off

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

August Birthdays

8/01: Craig Kurial

8/07: Sarah Gilleland

8/13: Jack DeWan

8/24: Paul Borzelliere

8/30: Liz Katz

October Birthdays

10/02: Mark Musser

10/04: Fred Nalls

10/08: Jimmy Young

10/13: Emily Kurial

10/15: Jeannette Porche

10/23: Susan Wester

10/26: Toni Kirkconnell

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C. B. C. Worship Choir & Orchestra

Christmas Music Kick-off !! Thursday, August 2, 6-8 pm

Coming to a Life Center

near you!

Back by popular demand!!

9.26.12

Student Dates

August 25 ONE

Outreach Event

September 7-9 Rock the Universe

September 26 See You

At The Pole

ONE is an area-wide outreach event on Saturday, August 25.

Mark your calendars.

This year we are doing the 3 day Rock Your Weekend experience at Universal. We will be spending 2 nights and 3 days over in Orlando for Rock the Universe. More details will be coming soon, but go ahead and mark your calendar so you won’t miss this. This is going to be a high energy weekend of concerts, Bible studies, and more. All at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

On Saturdays, August 18 and September 8, we will meet in Carpenter Hall at 7:30 am for our men’s prayer breakfasts.

TEACHERS...... We will have an Adult Teachers’ Breakfast in your honor, Sunday, August 19 at 8:30 am in Carpenter Hall. Remember you are important and we need you to make every effort to be there.

Thursday, September 13th our JOY (just older youth) group will be going to Plant City to enjoy some Southern homemade cooking at its best! We will leave the church at 10:30 am and return around 2:00 pm. Cost is $4:00 plus meal.

Central Christian Church – Ocala, Fl

Saturday, October 13, 2012 ~ 6:15 am to 6:30 pm

Early registration before Sunday, September 30 is $50

Registration after September 30 is $65.

Nursery Volunteers & Children’s Church Workers

NEW MEMBERS By Statement: Dalia Betancourt

By Baptism: Isabella Sherwood and Lindsay Taggart By Letter: Lawrence and Tammy McIntosh, David and Kelly Visicaro

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FROM OUR CHURCH FAMILY The Carrollwood Baptist Church staff and family would like to express their sincere Christian love and sympathy to the Nordella family in the loss of Barbara’s niece, Amy; to the Zugbi family in the loss of Jahre’s grandmother, Marie Luisa; to the Smith family in the passing of Carol’s dad, Harold; to the Barnes family in the

passing of Tricia’s beloved Jack; and to the Lay family in the passing of Tim’s brother, Mike.

Aug., Sept., Oct.

4th Sunday

Volunteer Needed Coordinator

10:30 am

Liz Hill Edith Sammons

Jim Davis Vicki Musser

Jennifer Rives Amanda Strainer

Beth Gonzalez Lauren Gonzalez

Hayley Kummelman Robin Singleton

Chelsea Singleton Brandon Kummelman

Wednesday Night

Joyce Jones Hayley Kummelman

Barbara Nordella Karen Nickell

Aug., Sept., Oct.

1st Sunday

Kim Koletic Coordinator

10:30 am

Kim Bistany Karen Bistany Sarah Musser

Miranda Musser Christy Purdy Daniel Boyce

Jennifer White Stephen Ivey

Allison Bistany Mark Boghich

Caroline Hamby

Wednesday Night

Julie Garver Robin Singleton

Vicki Musser Volunteer Needed

Aug., Sept., Oct.

2nd Sunday

Mary Ann Hand Coordinator

10:30 am

Diane Fulp Heidi Barlow Jenna Barlow Kyra Clemons Penny Varner Emily Boyce

Jessi Wiggins Edwin Ortiz Carol Smith

Angelica Palencia Nathan Ivey

Volunteers Needed

Wednesday Night

Susan Wester Brandon Kummelman

Diane Ivey Volunteer Needed

Aug., Sept., Oct.

3rd Sunday

Joyce Jones Coordinator

10:30 am

Hannah Kurial Alisha Hyslop Emily Kurial

Kaitlyn Swindle Debbie Swindle Dalia Betancourt Austin George Nicole Swindle Joe Circhirillo Teri Circhirillo

Volunteers Needed

Wednesday Night

Lynda Gano Becky Lutz

Volunteers Needed

September

5th Sunday

Volunteer Needed Coordinator

10:30 am

Cindy Lewandowski Sarah Musser

Beverly Jewesak Tim Jewesak

Miranda Musser Janet Roberts Dakota Nalls

Kevin Layman Jenni Layman Steve Houck

Suzanne Houck Volunteers Needed

Wednesday Night

Susan Wester Alisha Hyslop Larry Mathis

Kim Fults

September 9 - October 28

During the months of September and October we will be conducting an attendance campaign called “Family Reunion”. Throughout these two months we are urging all of our Bible Study Classes to have everyone make a special effort to have perfect attendance. We also want to encourage each group to contact those people who have not been in a long time to return and give Bible Study another chance. A third emphasis will be for everyone inviting someone in hopes of reaching some new people for their class. During the campaign, our Sermon emphasis will focus on the theme of “Family Reunion”. Using the word FAMILY we will look at Faith, Attendance, Membership, Invite, Loyalty and Yes. Then it will all culminate on October 28th with a High Attendance emphasis with the theme “Family Rejoicing”.

Dear Friends:

With heavy hearts, yet celebrating the assurance of his Homegoing, we inform you of the passing of our beloved “Mr. Jack” - John M. (Jack) Barnes.

After a brave battle with cancer this past year, Jack passed from this earth to eternity with God on Friday, June 29, 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Friday evening, July 27, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Carrollwood Baptist Church.

With sincere thanks for your love and support.

Tricia, Shirley, Karen, Randy and the Barnes family