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If you’re new, have questions, or need help with registration, giving, or BC Central, hosts and hostesses are available. Look for them in the black shirts standing under the ? sign at the Info Desk. They’ll be happy to assist you!

Deacons/Finance Committee MeetingToday • 3:30 PM • Southridge Campus, Rm. 1123

Financial Details MeetingTonight • 5:00-5:30 PM • Southridge Campus, Rm. 1123 • This is an optional meeting for any church attender who would like a more detailed presentation of Bible Center’s financial standing and outlook. It is supplemental to the Family Vision Night that follows.

Annual Business Meeting TonightThe annual business meeting, which will include voting on the new budget, will takeplace during the Family Vision gathering.

BCS Bus Drivers WantedBible Center School is looking for bus drivers to transport students to and from southern WV on school days. A CDL is not required. There are 2 pick up spots are along the Rt. 119 route. If you’re interested or have questions, contact Josh Bacchus at (304) 346-0431 or jabacchus@BibleCenterChurch.com. You may also check the box on the Communication Tab.

Men’s Fellowship BreakfastTuesday, July 5 • 7:30 AM • Shoney’s • Dutch treat • All men of the church are invited!

Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Bible StudyJuly 12-August 16 • Tuesdays • 9:30-10:45 AM • Southridge Campus, Rm. 2104 • The class will be led by Jane Schultz and we’ll be reading Counter Culture by David Platt.

BaptismOur next baptism service has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 10.

Bible Center BikersMotorcycle enthusiasts at Bible Center are forming a travel group to enjoy the road together. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Kent Rymer at jkrymer@gmail.com or (304) 610-3159.

May/June Special Missions ProjectOur gifts will be used to assist the Romania GO Team, and will be used toward travel expenses.

Keep Up With the Latest Church NewsIf you would like to get weekly updates, please go to BibleCenterChurch.com and enter your email address at the bottom of the page.

Vacation Bible School Volunteers NeededJuly 10-14 • 6-8 PM • To volunteer, go online to BibleCenterChurch.com/register. You may also check the box on the Communication Tab.

Save the Date: BCS Yard Sale Saturday, July 16 • 8 AM-2 PM • Oakhurst Campus, RAM Center • $25/table • Proceeds benefit Bible Center School and BCS Cheerleading. If you want to rent a table or have questions, email Jessica Bacchus at jbacchus@BibleCenterChurch.com, or go to BibleCenterSchool.com/yardsale.

BCS Summer Craft & Vendor ShowSaturday, July 30 • 10 AM-4 PM • Oakhurst Campus, RAM Center • $25/ 8’x8’ space • Love to shop? Love to look at unique things? Then come to the Craft & Vendor Show and help support Bible Center School at the same time! Cheerleaders will also be selling delicious concessions to pay for new uniforms. So invite your friends, like our Facebook page (facebook.com/bcscraftshow) and bring the whole family!

Camp DonationsEvery year we have children who need financial assistance to go to Bible camp. If you’d like to help, send to Bible Center and mark it “Junior Camp.” Donations can also be made online.

Ladies, Save the Date! Girlfriends Get 2gether Thursday, July 28 • 7 PM • $8/girlfriend • Galaxy Lanes in Kanawha City • Join us for “A Bowling Bling!” More details to come.

Bible Center Photo DirectoryBe a part of Bible Center’s 2017 directory! There will be tables in the Gathering Space today to sign you up or answer any questions. If you’d like to register yourself, go to

BibleCenterChurch.com or scan this QR code. Help is also needed at check-in, so please mark the Communication Tab if you’re interested. Shifts are not long and you can bring busywork, if time permits.

Notes of Sympathy• To Jim Hill, whose brother, Mack Hill, passed

away.

NEXT SUNDAY’S MESSAGE:

“Everyone Fits Somewhere”Psalm 84:1-4

Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! On behalf of our pastors and staff, it’s our joy to have you here today. Apart from watching the NBA championships (our prayers are with you, Warrior fans), my favorite show last week was the PBS documentary on the Kanawha River. If you missed it, I posted the link on my Facebook page and Twitter account. It was a great way to celebrate West Virginia Day! The show reminded me how blessed we are to live here. Other river towns like Richmond, Nashville, Milwaukee and Sacramento are nice, but their views pale in comparison to the Kanawha Valley. However, it’s still good to get away from time to time. Whether it’s an extended vacation to a different state or country, or a day trip into the West Virginia hills, getting away helps us clear

our minds, refresh our bodies and reset our busy lives. The philosopher Hannah Arendt wrote, “A life spent entirely in public, in the presence of others, becomes shallow. While it retains its visibility, it loses the quality of rising into sight.” As I retell Elijah’s story today, I hope you’ll put yourself in his shoes. Notice what the Lord does to refresh him; and think about how God can refresh you. We are praying this service encourages and strengthens your spiritual journey!

Matt FriendSenior Pastor

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016

W H O : Anyone who calls Bible Center Church their church home (plus the kids!)

W H A T : There’s much to celebrate...

• Dedication prayer for the new elders & deacons • A firsthand story from a Bible Center attender

(from 73 years ago) • More fall vision details • All children will lead us in a song from the

platform • 2016-2017 budget rollout and vote • Outdoor ice cream party to follow

W H E R E : Southridge Campus Worship Center

A T T I R E : Casual

P L U S : Everyone in attendance will receive an exclusive Bible Center car magnet, available only at Family Vision Night.

For anyone interested in the financial details of church operation, please see “Financial Details Meeting” in the bulletin announcements.

Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am Worship Service led by Bible Center Band 10:45 am Worship Service led by BC Choir & Orchestra

Sunday Night 5:00 pm Financial Details

Meeting 6:00 pm Family Vision Night

How to Serve OurState in Emergency

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8Pastor Matt Friend • June 26, 2016

1. Let’s be motivated by the Gospel. (vv. 1-6)

2. Let’s do good works. (vv. 7-8)

So, what’s the encouragement for us?

Let’s partner with Union Mission Ministries to help

hurting people in Jesus’ name.

In what practical ways can we help?

1. Fill the trucks. (Paper products, diapers, cleaning

supplies, water and non-perishable food)

2. Donate our money. (Give at WeFeedPeople.com or

to Bible Center earmarked “UMM”)

3. Be the hands and feet of Jesus. (For a relief team

assignment, contact bev@wefeedpeople.com)

The map of the Old Testament is dotted from east to west

with the story of a family with an intriguing past: Their great-great-great-grandpa, Korah, rebelled against Moses and suffered the consequences (Numbers 16), but God showed them grace (Numbers 26:9-11).

For centuries, Korah’s descendants willingly served in the tabernacle, and later in the temple, as janitors, maintenance personnel and musicians. They were known as “doorkeepers” because they made sure the doors were unlocked and the lights were on.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could travel back in time and ask them, “Why did you volunteer to serve

so faithfully behind the scenes? Why were you willing to do the thankless jobs that few others wanted to do?” Thankfully, they answered those questions when they wrote Psalm 84.

Why be a doorkeeper in 2016? Why serve at this time in this place? May God use this important July series to revive our motivations for serving and to make serving fun again!

June 26 Su Financial Details Meeting - 5 PM

26 Su Family Vision Night - 6 PM

28 Tu Crave Bible Study for college-age adults (Willetts residence) - 7 PM

29 W Fusion/Element Summer Bible Study (Walker residence) - 6:30 PM

6/27-7/2 M-Sa Teen Alpine Camp

July 3-8 Su-F Teen CEF GO Team

4 Su Independence Day

10 Su Baptism Sunday

10-14 Su-Th Vacation Bible School 6 PM

7/12-8/16 Tu Ladies’ Bible Study Counter Culture by David Platt - 9:30-10:45 AM

15-23 F-Sa Romania GO Team

16 Sa BCS Yard Sale (RAM Center) - 8 AM

18-22 M-F Junior Alpine Camp

20 W WV Power Home Game - 7:05 PM

27 W Outdoor Night of Worship Concert with Chick-Fil-A - 6:30 PM

28 Th Girlfriends Get 2gether: A Bowling Bling (Galaxy Lanes) - 7 PM

30 Sa BCS Craft Show (RAM Center) - 10 AM

Age 4 through graduated 5th grade

July 10-14 • 6-8PM

Registration for children and volunteers:BibleCenterChurch.com/register –or– at Check-In North

This summer, we will take your kids on an adventurelike no other, deep within the mysterious sea!

As kids submerge themselves in God’s Word, theywill discover that Jesus didn’t just see what’s on the

outside of people. He looked deep down inside.

So grab your goggles, step into your flippersand dive in to find truth below the surface!

100 Bible Center Dr. • Charleston, WV 25309(304) 346-0431 • BibleCenterChurch.com

If the fire alarm goes off while you’re in the building, calmly proceed to the nearest exit and go to the South end of the parking lot.

Safety Info FOR ALLATTENDERS

Everyone must evacuate the building.

Watch your step, as water may be spraying from the ceiling as you exit.

The Fire Department is dispatched every time the alarm is activated. Please move far enough away from the building to give first responders easy access.

No one may re-enter the building until the “all clear” signal has been given.

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The Children’s & Student Ministries have a thorough evacuation plan and all children will be safely evacuated. If you have children:

1 Do not attempt to go down-stairs to get your children.

2 Children will be taken to an Evacuation Assembly Area

beyond the South lawn. There are 3 such areas, grouped by age and clearly marked with large, red signs.

3 Once you have safely exited, you may immediately go to

the Evacuation Assembly Area to meet your children.

4 After locating your children, stay with their class until the

teacher has taken attendance.

5 Once all children have been accounted for, check your

children out in the usual manner (matching sticker numbers.)

Your cooperation in following theseinstructions will be greatly appreciated!

The EnemyGenesis 3:13; 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:12MONDAY

“Glorifying God by producing more maturing followers of Jesus.”

5 MINUTES / 5 DAYS

June 27 - July 1, 2016Matt GarrisonPastor of Student Ministries & Global Outreach

We Have an Enemy!

Have you ever disobeyed your parents when you were younger? I would say most of us have at one point or another. I know I did. What was your response when they asked, “Why?” Did you ever use the excuse “the devil made me do it?” This week we are going to talk about our real enemy so we can know what we are up against and learn how we can defend ourselves. The Bible calls him “Satan” or “Devil.” These names have significant meaning. Satan: adversary, one who plots against; and Devil: accuser or slanderer. Our enemy is plotting how he can destroy us and slander us before God. How does that make you feel?

For Today: Know we have an enemy/adversary, but, rest assured, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4)

Our enemy’s tactics haven’t changed much through the centuries. He is bent on our destruction. The Scripture today is about how humanity chooses to disobey God. Satan tempted Eve in a way that he still uses to tempt us today. He loves to take God’s Word and twist it. “Did God really say…?” Then, in our minds, we begin to think maybe God didn’t mean this or that. We then give in to temptation and sin. The consequences can sometimes be very drastic and earth-shattering for us, which is what the enemy wanted all along.

For Today: Ask yourself, “Am I listening to the voices of the enemy or do I trust the Heart of Jesus?”

The BattlegroundGenesis 3:1-6; John 8:44TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY Victory?1 Peter 5:9-10; James 4:7-8

THURSDAY A Kingdom Divided Against ItselfEphesians 6:12

FRIDAY Listening to God’s VoiceJudges 6:12-16

Our enemy is powerful. However, he is not all-powerful like our God! Today’s Scriptures tells us how to overcome the enemy. We can resist him. We don’t have to buy into his lies. When we are tempted to disobey God we can run, we can say no! However, will we say no? I love the verse found in 1 Peter 2:24 from the NLT “He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wounds you are healed.” We are dead to sin, to the voices of the enemy. If we allow God to work in our lives we can resist the enemy!

For Today: Know you have the power, through the Spirit, to resist the enemy and say “No!” to him. We can have victory over the enemy!

There was an event that took place in the history of God’s people during the period known as the Judges. Gideon was one of these judges. When we meet him, he is timid and doesn’t feel qualified for God to use him. The Lord even calls him a “mighty” warrior and he doesn’t even acknowledge it. He has listened to the enemy’s voice for so long that he doesn’t see himself the way God sees him. How about us? We have an enemy who wants to destroy our ability to see ourselves the way God sees us. Do we know that we are made in the image of God? Do we see ourselves the way God sees us? God wants us to listen to His voice and know we are made in His image.

For Today: Ask yourself, “Will I listen to God’s voice or to my enemy’s?”

As a follower of Jesus our enemy is Satan, or the devil. One of the tactics he likes to use is to get followers of Jesus to fight against each other. The verse today lets us know that our enemy is not flesh and blood, meaning other people. When we disagree with someone doctrinally, theologically, etc., they are not our enemy. Why does Satan like to make us think they are? Look at John 13:35. Jesus was speaking to His disciples and to us and said, “your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.” If our love for each other shows the world that we follow Jesus and will draw people to Him, what happens when we fight against each other? We play right into the enemy’s hand. The world is turned off to Jesus when this happens.

For Today: May God help us show authentic love to everyone.