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A Newsletter for the Friends and Family of Lake Murray Baptist Church
January/February 2012
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Therefore, if anyone isin Christ, he is a newcreation. The old hasgone, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
It's hard to believe that 2012 is uponus! Before I share with you the manyimportant things coming our way, let'sreflect on a few reasons we give Godthanks for 2011.
By God's grace, we retired our debtnearly 1 year ahead of schedule.
By God's grace, 10 people were bap-tized.
By God's grace, 56 new membersjoined our faith family.
By God's grace, 35,000 people at-tended "This Man Called Jesus."
By God's grace, we made many im-provements to the property, includinga renovated infant room and a beau-tiful fence around the playground.
By God's grace, Clay Robinson wascalled as Associate Pastor for Familieswith Children.
The list goes on and on, and I haveother lists of God's great work in ourcongregation that I'm not able toshare. 2011 has been an incredibleyear at LMBC.
Reflecting on God's provision in thepast is fuel for God's faithfulness in thefuture. What might God have in storefor us in 2012?
First, continue to pray for our searchteam who prayerfully seeks our Asso-ciate Pastor for Discipleship. They are:Alan Lord, Chad Fox, Andy Mc-Cormick, Kyle Guyton, Darlene Ander-son, and Michelle Harter. January is ahuge month for this team, and this po-sition is vital to the long term healthand growth of Lake Murray Baptist.Pray!
Second, I will be preaching a 4-weekseries called "Living Boldly in theGospel: a Vision for 2012." We will belooking at passages in 2 Corinthiansand Romans as we discuss what kindof church God is leading us to be-come, and what that means practi-cally for our congregation.Throughout the four weeks, I'll be shar-ing many of the things we are workingon as ministry leaders to lead our con-gregation into a new phase of healthand growth. You will not want to missthese times of worship!
Third, and related to our vision forboldness, be in prayer for our Site PlanDevelopment Team. They are: TedKoon, Dan Pitts, Robert McLeod, TonySteffee, Stan Smith, Sharon Canada,Andrea Martin, and Paige Scott. Con-gregation, Lake Murray has beenstagnant for more than ten years.Stagnation is the first stage of decline.God is calling us to step out in faithand follow Him into a new phase ofhealth and expansion. This will requiremuch of us that I know we will joyfullygive if we trust and obey God to leadthis team and our congregation as awhole. As this team meets weekly topray and plan, we look forward to giv-ing you updates as we go. Pray hardfor this team ... for unity, passion, andjoy in the work, not to mention a sup-portive and excited congregation!
Fourth, make plans to attend a specialevent planned for February 19th!Singer/Songwriter/Comedians Beanand Bailey will be with us for worshipand a wonderful show that evening aswe celebrate our 30th anniversary asa congregation. We will take time inthe service to reflect on the church'shistory and pray for the future, andsimply enjoy one another's companythat evening as we laugh togetherwith these outstanding entertainers!Details will be forthcoming, but savethe date!
Finally, perhaps you are already considering the implications of a freshstart with a new year. I certainly am.Throughout his life, Jonathan Edwardsdid the same, and he kept his list,which continues to inspire countlessothers. His first, I believe, is hispoignant, and I leave you with it.
Resolved, that I will do whatsoever Ithink to be most to God’s glory, andmy own good, profit and pleasure, inthe whole of my duration, without anyconsideration of the time, whethernow, or never so many myriad’s ofages hence. Resolved to do whateverI think to be my duty and most for thegood and advantage of mankind ingeneral. Resolved to do this, whateverdifficulties I meet with, how many andhow great soever.
Rob Tims, Pastor for Preaching & [email protected]
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from Pastor Rob Tims{Pastor for Preaching &
Leadership}
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS, 6:15 - 7:30PMJoin Pastor Rob at 6:15pm in the Adult Education Building for a new class beginingJanuary 4th - “Battling Unbelief” by John Piper.When Faith Flickers, Stoke the FireNo one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. Thatpromise enslaves us– until we believe that God is more desirable than life itself (Psalm63: 3). Only the power of God’ s superior promises in the gospel can emancipate ourhearts from servitude to the shallow promises and fleeting pleasures of sin.In ten thirty-minute sessions, pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots ofsin that ensnare us, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitter-ness, despondency, and lust.
Delighting in the bounty of God’ s glorious gospel promises will free us for a less sin-encumbered life, to the gloryof Christ. Rooted in solid biblical reflection, this book aims to help guide you through the battles to the joys ofvictory by the power of the gospel and its superior pleasure.
"RUN FOR GOD" is a new Bible study designed to prepare people to be betterwitnesses for Christ physically, mentally, and spiritually. This 12-week class facil-itated by Wally Bledsoe begins Wed. night, Jan. 11th and will take place on Wednesdays at 6:15pm in room 102 of theadult education building. It is both a Bible study and a training program de-signed to help believers spread the Gospel and train for their first ever 5K! Thecost is $15 for the study materials. Contact Wally [email protected]. Use the tear off sheet to register, or email SandyBeasley at [email protected].
Discipleship Opportunities for Wednesday Evenings
NEW MEMBERS
Miss Brooke Benefield116 Ridgecreek Dr.Lexington, SC 29072
Jason & Lori Hair134 Hickery Meadow DrLexington, SC 29072
Kleck & Carey Harmon(Weston, Ryan & Mallory Harmon)103 Rocky Cove Ct.Lexington, SC 29072
Rob & Liz Huffman268 Richmond FarmLexington, SC 29072
Dewayne & Melissa Kaufholz265 Melann PassLexington, SC 29073
Justin & Rossie Koon240 Star Hill LaneLexington, SC 29072
Miss Sarah Light311 Westlawn RoadColumbia, SC 29210
Miss Caroline Martin1344 Camping Rd.Gilbert, SC 29054
Justin & Keira McKinniss437 Farming Creek WayLexington, SC 29072
Robert & Debbie McLeod139 Peachtree St.Gilbert, SC 29054
Abigail Patterson149 Heather Glen DriveLexington, SC 29072
Alex Patterson149 Heather Glen DriveLexington, SC 29072
Austin Shull370 Old Golf Course RoadBatesburg, SC 29006
Tim & Rebekah Skelly121 B. Manorwood CourtColumbia, SC 29212
Eric & Starla Stidham228 Peach Hill DriveLexington, SC 29072
Keith & Sharon Sturkie227 Ashley Oaks DriveLexington, SC 29072
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Andrew & Shelley McCormick on the birth of their son, Andrew (Drew) on April 3, 2011
Congratulations Jamie & AndreaMartin on the birth of their son,Elijah (Eli) on May 11, 2011.
FINANCIAL OFFICEThe average weekly giving for themonth of Oct Nov Dec was $19,386.53
Online giving available through thechurch website. It is simple and secure!Visit www.lakemurraybaptist.org andclick on the “give” tab to get started!
FINANCIAL UPDATEAs the use of online giving continues togrow, the associated fees also grow! On-line debit/credit card transactions cost usa percentage of the contributionamount. However, an ‘e-check’ (a debitdirectly to the checking account) costsonly 25 cents. Please consider makingyour online contribution as an e-check toallow more funds to remain in house.
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS FORJANUARY: January 4th: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese,Broccoli, Rolls, DessertJanuary 11th: Taco Salad, DessertJanuary 18th: Pork Chops,Black-eye Peas, Car-rot & Raisin Salad,Rolls, DessertJanuary 25th:Chicken Ten-ders, BrownRice, Greenbeans, Rolls,Dessert
FEBRUARY February 1st: Baked Potato Soup, Salad,Garlic Biscuits, dessertFebruary 8th: Beef Fajitas, Mexican Rice,Refried Beans, Dessert
February 15th: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice& Gravy, Cabbage, Rolls, DessertFebruary 22nd: Pork Loin, Scallop Pota-toes, Squash Casserole, Rolls, DessertFebruary 29th: Shepherd’s Pie, BroccoliSalad, Rolls, Dessert
Meals are served each Wednesday from 5-6:15pm. The price is $4 per person, with afamily maximum of $20. Ordering envelopesare available at the Information Desk in theSouth Ministry Center.
WOMEN ON MISSION The meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month,January 9th, at 10am. They will have a workshop onJanuary 16, 23, 30 at 10am.
55 ALIVE The meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of themonth at 10:30am. The 55 Alive meeting will be heldon Tuesday, January 10th at10:30 A.M.Associate Pastor, Clay Robinsonwill be the speaker, after which apot lucklunch will be served.The February meeting will be held onFebruary 14th at the church at10:30am. The topic will be Godly Love.For more information, contact DonCreasman at 359-0823.
PALMETTO HEALTH COUNSELING- LAKE MURRAY BAPTISTTo schedule an appointment or for additional information, call:Danny Garnett, D. Min. or Louise Duval,
Palmetto Health Counseling, Phone: 296-5879, 1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC29201,or visit www.lakemurraybaptist.org.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIESWednesdays, 6:15pm-7:30pm.The Pastor’s class is a nine lesson study,“Batteling Unbelief” by John PiperWhen Faith Flickers, Stoke the FireNo one sins out of duty. We sin becauseit offers some promise of happiness. Thatpromise enslaves us– until we believethat God is more desirable than life itself(Psalm 63: 3). Only the power of God’ s
superior promises inthe gospel can eman-cipate our hearts fromservitude to the shal-low promises andfleeting pleasures ofsin.In ten thirty-minutesessions, pastor JohnPiper shows how tosever the clingingroots of sin that en-snare us, includinganxiety, pride, shame,impatience, cov-
etousness, bitterness, despondency, andlust.
Delighting in the bounty of God’ s glori-ous gospel promises will free us for a lesssin-encumbered life, to the glory ofChrist. Rooted in solid biblical reflection,this book aims to help guide you throughthe battles to the joys of victory by thepower of the gospel and its superiorpleasure.
{January/February}
The Staff of Lake Murray Baptist
Dr. Robert TimsPastor for Preaching & Leadership
Rev. Herbert J. GladdenPastor Emeritus
Shannon Madden, Minister of Administration & Missions
Rev. Clay RobinsonAssociate Pastor for Families with Children
Rev. Seth StoddardInterim Associate Pastor for Families with Students
Aleathea MullinaxKindergarten Director
Crystal WalkerKindergarten Assistant [email protected]
Barbara RoseCommunications Director
Sandy BeasleyMinistry Assistant
JoAnne WrightFinancial Assistant
Mary StewartMinistry Assistant
upcomng events{january & february}
February3 Children’s Ministry
Family Cake Decorating Contest5 Blood Drive
12 Budget Meeting14 55 Alive Meeting
19 30th Anniversary Celebration
Visit the church website, www.lakemurraybaptist.org
for current events & calendars
January4 Wednesday Activities Resume9 Women on Mission Meeting
10 55 Alive Meeting10, 17, 24, 31 Women’s Weekday Bible Study
14, 21, 28 Upward Games15, 22, 29 Discover Lake Murray
16, 23, 30 Women on Mission Workshop22 Lord’s Supper
29 Council of Leaders Meeting
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upcoming events calendar{january & february}
SSAAVVEE TTHHEE DDAATTEE!! SEDER SUPPER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH
FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO APPALACHIA -JUNE 5TH-9TH
VBS - JUNE 25TH-28TH (MONDAY -THURSDAY)
LMBC 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FEBRUARY 19TH
Make plans to attend a special event. Singer/Songwriter/Comedians Bean and Baileywill be with us for worship and a wonderfulshow that evening as we celebrate our 30thanniversary as a congregation. More details
will be available soon!
AWANAAWANA kicks back off for the Spring semester on Wednes-day, January 4that 6:00. We willhave fun, games, and pizza tokick the New Year off with abang! Registration for this year isstill open. Contact Pastor Clay [email protected] for more information!
UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADINGWe have a large group of boys and girls from the churchand community signed up to participate in this program.Registration is currently closed but please know that prac-tices and games are going on Tuesdays, Thursdays, andSaturdays in the months of January and February. Pleasefeel free to pop in to meet the many families from thecommunity and encourage them to worship or study withus on a Wednesday or a Sunday! This is a great opportu-nity to meet the unchurched right here on our campus!
SECURITY TAG SYSTEMStarting Sunday January 8th we will be starting a new se-curity tag system for children in classrooms on the first floor
our children’s building. Please check-in with the coordina-tors at the front-desk and follow their instructions!
FAMILY CAKE DECORATING CONTESTOn Friday night February 3rd, The Lake Murray Baptist Chil-dren’s Ministry will be sponsoring a family cake-decoratingcontest. The contest will be held in the South Ministries’Building and will start at 6:30. Families will be given a blanksheet cake to work with and transform into their own mas-terpieces. Families need to bring everything they need todecorate their cake and a $5 entry fee. Winning familieswill receive fun prizes and gifts cards to fuel further nightsof family fun. This event is open to families of all ages in thechurch and community! Contact Pastor Clay at [email protected] to sign up or find out more in-formation!
Contact Pastor Clay Robinson, [email protected] or Mary Stewart, Ministry Assistant,[email protected], in the church office at359-1556 with any questions, concerns, or suggestions youmay have regarding the Children’s Ministry.
A message from Rev. Clay Robinson{Associate Pastor for Families with Childrenfrom Rev. Clay Robinson
{associate pastor for familieswith children}
We are looking forward to a new year. There are many things coming up so remember to
watch for our newsletters and calendars. January 17 is “in-house” registration. All spaces notfilled during that day will be opened to the public on
January 18. A non-refundable $135.00registration/supply fee insures your child’s preschoolspace for next school year. K-5 has a non-refund-able registration/supply and book fee of $200.00 dueat registration. This fee will increase to $225.00 afterMarch 1. Registration will be in the foyer of the adulteducation building both mornings from 9:00-10:00.
2012-2013 monthly tuition is as follows:2K 2 Days: $130.002K 4 Days: $260.003K 3 Days: $150.003K 4 Days: $175.004K 4 Days: $175.00K5 4 Days: $235.00
lake murray baptist
kkiinnddeerrggaarrtteenn&“Growing, guiding, giving to the next
generation of disciples”
Scripture Verse (to appear on some items)
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of ourLord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory
both now and forever! Amen.”2 Peter 3:18
Connect Women'sMinistry meeting, Jan. 15th @ 4pm
in the AEB. If youare feeling led by the Lord to bepart of this ministryplease come andbe a part of themeeting. ElizabethCrowell is the
CONNECT contact.
from Shannon Madden{minister of administration &
missions
What a blessing it is to see our peoplebecome more and more missional atLake Murray Baptist. You have againsurprised me the last two months asyou have taken on project after proj-ect in serving the needs in our commu-nity and our own church family. I amsure there were many countless otheracts of kindness that I am not evenaware of, but I am thrilled to reportthat the opportunities that were publi-cized church wide through SundaySchool were quickly scooped up by SSclasses and small groups desiring tomake a difference this Christmas sea-son in the lives of those that God hascalled us to tend to the most. Themessage in literally hundreds of versesin the Bible is very simple: help the fa-therless, the widows and the poor. Iwant to highlight a few of these en-deavors without naming names. Godknows who you were and He gets theglory for calling you unto Himself andthen fully equipping you so that youcan serve Him in mighty ways.
One Sunday School class adopted theCentral Midlands Transitional Retreat ina huge way. They did an Undy Sun-day Drive in their class and work-places, bringing in much neededunder garments for the men at our VA
Shelter right here in Lexington. Theyalso gathered warm blankets for theguys to keep them warm at night dur-ing the winter months. These guysdon’t arrive at the shelter with addi-tional clothes for sleeping in, but ratheronly the clothes on their backs.
Another class adopted five teenagegirls at Samaritan’s Well Women’s Shel-ter, also right here in Lexington. Un-usual for Samaritan’s Well, they tookon five teenage girls within a fewweeks period. These girls arrived at theshelter as most arrive at shelters, with-out much more than the clothes ontheir backs. We can only imagine howtough that is for high school girls goingto school each day. So these SundaySchool class members collectedmoney from their classmates and fromtheir workplaces and raised $1,500 totake the girls Christmas shopping oneevening!
Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten alsodid a Thanksgiving Feast for Samari-tan’s Well collecting paper products,nonperishable and gift cards.
To highlight a few more: anothergroup of LMB folksprovided a NewYear’s Eve feast andcelebration at the VAShelter. Several LMBCfamilies served at theSalvation Army in Co-lumbia serving upmeals. Many SS
classes took up a collection through-out November helping to supplementour Benevolence Fund, providingmuch needed help to families in ourown church. Three families wereadopted for Christmas outside of ourown church family by Sunday Schoolclasses. By the way, ALL of the individ-ual families you served over the lastcouple of months were families with-out husbands/fathers in the home. Well Done Good and Faithfull Servantsof Lake Murray Baptist Church!!
Matthew 25:37-40 “Then these right-eous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when didwe ever see you hungry and feedyou? Or thirsty and give you somethingto drink? Or a stranger and show youhospitality? Or naked and give youclothing? When did we ever see yousick or in prison, and visit you?’ And theKing will tell them, ‘I assure you, whenyou did it to one of the least of thesemy brothers and sisters, you weredoing it to me!’
For more information concerning mis-sions contact Shannon Madden at 359-1556 or [email protected].
All missions trips and dates for2012 will be available the first of February. Firm trip dates that are already available are two trips to Appalachia.Trip One is the week of May21st with some staggered ar-rival days in order to accom-modate work schedules.Appalachia Trip Two is June 5th(day after school lets out)through June 10th. This trip is afamily mission trip and may beshaping up to be a sportscamp and medical mission trip.Plan to scratch your annual after school beach trip this year and instead giveyour children the teaching opportunity of a lifetime bygoing and serving the needs ofthe children in Appalachia.
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Families,
I guess a lot of you already know that I am the newInterim Associate Pastor to Families with Students. Ihave been married to the most amazing woman,Jenny, for over five years now. We have a daugh-ter, Charis who is three, and a son, Hudson who is sixmonths old. We are excited to love God, share life,and serve others with you.
We are really excited about the student ministrytoo! I am so pleased to see so many of you minister-ing to our students! And we have a great group ofstudents here…which says a lot for their parents. Aswe move forward into the New Year I am lookingforward to getting to know each of you. I know thatGod has big plans for this church and for this stu-dent ministry and we are grateful to be a part ofwhat He’s doing.
Following is a list of some of the things happening inthe Student Ministry starting 2012:
January 11th - Wednesday Series: ‘New Beginnings’We will start a new sermon series called, New Be-ginnings, and we will unveil the new name for theStudent Ministry. We want a name that encom-passes the heart behind our ministry and that res-onates with our students. You can enter your newname idea on Student Ministry facebook page.Please submit ideas by Jan 9th.
February 8th - Wednesday Series: ‘Love. So. Amaz-ing.’We will answer the questions: What is love? Sowhy do/should we love? How is it amazing?
February TBA: Adopt a Highway Clean Up
A message from Rev. Seth Stoddard{Interim Associate Pastor for Families with Students}
from Rev. Seth Stoddard{interim associate pastor for
families with students}