ibc NEWS

From Pastor Norton In 1917, an epidemic broke out in

Europe that would ravage numerous

nations worldwide and leave millions

of people dead or permanently

affected physically. This disease is

known as Encephalitis Lethargica.

People started out having sore throats

and fever, but the symptoms

worsened to severe headaches,

double vision, and speechlessness.

The most famous symptom of this

disease was its catatonic affect on the

body - frozen muscles that left the

person stuck in a frozen, statue state.

This epidemic eventually subsided

around 1926, and there are very few

cases reported worldwide each year.

Churches aren’t immune to spiritual

diseases that affect the Body of Christ.

One disease that can affect the

Church is Spiritualitis Lethargica. The

various symptoms of this spiritual

condition are indifference, lack of

commitment, complaining, and

selfishness.

However, the most common symptom

is failure to speak and act on behalf of

our God. When it comes to sharing

the Gospel and our story of what God

has done for us in Christ, we freeze up

and say nothing at all. Unlike

Encephalitis Lethargica, Spiritualitis

Lethargica is alive and well in many

churches.

The Apostle Peter reminds us of our

responsibility to be ready to share our

hope with all people - “...but set apart

the Messiah as Lord in your hearts,

and always be ready to give a defense

to anyone who ask you for a reason for

the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15).

The more we walk with Christ daily, the

less rigid we will be in our lives and the

more we will want to tell others about

Him! Who will you tell about our Great

God and Great Savior? May we all

speak so that the World may know

Him.

Church Events Nov. 2 (6 pm)–Budget Hearing

Nov. 5 (6 pm)– Budget Hearing

Nov. 6 (9 am)–Hands for Love

Nov. 7 (6 pm)– Pajama Party

for girls

Nov. 8 (10-11:30 am)–

Christmas Choir Practice

Nov. 9 – Missions Banquet

Nov. 13 (7 pm)–

Gospel Concert with

Danny Funderburk

Nov. 14-15– Men’s Retreat

Nov. 18 (10:30 am)–

Sr. Adult Bible Study

Nov. 23 (3 pm)–

Christmas Choir Practice

Nov. 26– ALL WEDNESDAY

ACTIVITIES DISMISSED

Nov. 30–(4 pm)– Hanging of

the Green

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF INGLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH

NOVEMBER 2014

ibc Students

ibc Kidsibc Kidsibc Kids

What a wonderful turnout for Trunk or Treat!What a wonderful turnout for Trunk or Treat!What a wonderful turnout for Trunk or Treat! A big thanks to everyone who A big thanks to everyone who A big thanks to everyone who helped by decorating a trunk, greeting guests, making/distributing food and helped by decorating a trunk, greeting guests, making/distributing food and helped by decorating a trunk, greeting guests, making/distributing food and helping register people.helping register people.helping register people. We could not have done this without you!We could not have done this without you!We could not have done this without you! Because of Because of Because of you, we were able to gather contact information for those in our community who you, we were able to gather contact information for those in our community who you, we were able to gather contact information for those in our community who are not currently connected to a church home. are not currently connected to a church home. are not currently connected to a church home. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as the children's interim.I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as the children's interim.I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as the children's interim. IBC Kids are IBC Kids are IBC Kids are amazing, and I look forward to sharing God's word with them each week.amazing, and I look forward to sharing God's word with them each week.amazing, and I look forward to sharing God's word with them each week. In In In October, our kids have explored the amazing miracles Jesus performed and October, our kids have explored the amazing miracles Jesus performed and October, our kids have explored the amazing miracles Jesus performed and have realized that Jesus performed miracles because the miracles helped have realized that Jesus performed miracles because the miracles helped have realized that Jesus performed miracles because the miracles helped people believe in Him.people believe in Him.people believe in Him. Through scripture, we have seen that Jesus healed Through scripture, we have seen that Jesus healed Through scripture, we have seen that Jesus healed people, but most importantly, we have discovered that Jesus can and wants to people, but most importantly, we have discovered that Jesus can and wants to people, but most importantly, we have discovered that Jesus can and wants to cleanse us from our sin.cleanse us from our sin.cleanse us from our sin. Please pray for our kid's ministry this month as we Please pray for our kid's ministry this month as we Please pray for our kid's ministry this month as we complete our unit on Jesus' miracles, and we begin looking at the preaching complete our unit on Jesus' miracles, and we begin looking at the preaching complete our unit on Jesus' miracles, and we begin looking at the preaching and teaching of Jesus.and teaching of Jesus.and teaching of Jesus. Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Girl's Pajama Party Girl's Pajama Party Girl's Pajama Party --- Friday, November 7thFriday, November 7thFriday, November 7th---Saturday, November 8thSaturday, November 8thSaturday, November 8th --- 6 p.m.6 p.m.6 p.m.---9 a.m.9 a.m.9 a.m.

AWANA Mission's Night AWANA Mission's Night AWANA Mission's Night --- Wednesday, November 12thWednesday, November 12thWednesday, November 12th --- Operation Christmas Child, Operation Christmas Child, Operation Christmas Child,

packing partypacking partypacking party

Christmas Craft Day Christmas Craft Day Christmas Craft Day --- Sunday, December 14th Sunday, December 14th Sunday, December 14th --- 4:304:304:30---6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

Our students kicked off a missions focus on October 29th, as they began looking at the lives of "Five Who Changed the World" by looking at William Carey and his heartbeat for the Great Commission. We continue that focus tonight with a special missions meal and conversation with Ed and Linda Miller, as they share what God did in and through them during their missionary journey to Africa. Over the next few Wednesdays, we will look at the lives of the Judsons, Bill Wallace, Lottie Moon, and Jim Elliot as commit to join them in being the next to "change the world" by following Jesus' command to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Looking ahead, however, we have will have a Christmas party on December 17th and the STAND OUT student life conference, February 27-28, 2015. Also, stay tuned for upcoming details about a family night with the Dallas Stars and DNow details!

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter…

www.twitter.com/IBCbreakthru Or on Facebook… www.facebook.com/IBCbreakthru With Christ, After the Lost, Matt Henslee, Pastor of Students & Education

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Christmas Mission’s Offering Christmas Mission’s Offering

Our Goal: $50,000 Our Goal: $50,000

A Going Church The church is not just to be the ones praying, giving and sending out of

missionaries but is to actually be the ones being sent. Mission must be

at the very heart of the church because it is at the very heart of God.

Mission is not optional because it is at the core of what it means to be a

faithful disciple.

As a church member, where is the Lord leading you to serve? If you are

willing, there are opportunities to serve in going to Asia, Zambia,

Guatemala, Boston, Oklahoma, or in Mission Grand Prairie this coming

year. Look at the times below and share with me where God would have

you serve.

If you are praying about participation, please share your interest by

signing up in our church foyer so we can give you the necessary forms

and preparation materials.

Ed Miller, Minister of Missions

Missions Opportunities in 2015 March 9-13 - Mission Oklahoma

March 15-21 - Mission Guatemala

April 5-18 - Mission Zambia

June - Mission Grand Prairie

July - Mission Boston

September - Mission Asia

Our Christmas

Mission’s Offering Goal

International Mission Board $35,000

North American Missions 5,000

Kingdom Women 800

Visiting Missionaries 500

Hixsons in S.D. 1,000

Thomaes in South Africa 2,000

Wilkies in Asia 1,000

Goodrichs “M” peoples 1,000

Student Missions/Seminary 1,000

Missions Training $700

Boston Team 1,000

Mission Team Asia or USA 1,000

Total Goal $50,000

Special Guest

D. Ray Davis from our International

Mission Board will be our Guest

speaker as we kick off our Mission’s

emphasis on November 9 and at our

Mission Luncheon following the

morning Worship.

Come Celebrate Christmas!

ibc Holiday Scheduleibc Holiday Scheduleibc Holiday Schedule Sunday, November 30Sunday, November 30Sunday, November 30

ththth––– Hanging of the GreenHanging of the GreenHanging of the Green

Wednesday, November 26Wednesday, November 26Wednesday, November 26ththth––– All Wednesday activities dismissed All Wednesday activities dismissed All Wednesday activities dismissed

Thursday, November 27Thursday, November 27Thursday, November 27ththth––– Church office closed Church office closed Church office closed

Sunday, December 7Sunday, December 7Sunday, December 7ththth––– Kids Choir PresentationKids Choir PresentationKids Choir Presentation

Sunday, December 21Sunday, December 21Sunday, December 21ststst––– Adult Choir PresentationAdult Choir PresentationAdult Choir Presentation

Wednesday, December 24Wednesday, December 24Wednesday, December 24ththth––– Regular activities dismissed due to Christmas Eve ServiceRegular activities dismissed due to Christmas Eve ServiceRegular activities dismissed due to Christmas Eve Service

Thursday, December 25Thursday, December 25Thursday, December 25ththth––– Church office closed Church office closed Church office closed

Wednesday, December 31Wednesday, December 31Wednesday, December 31ststst––– All Wednesday activities dismissed All Wednesday activities dismissed All Wednesday activities dismissed

Thursday, January 1Thursday, January 1Thursday, January 1ststst––– Church office closed Church office closed Church office closed

The ibc Kids Choir will present a special

Christmas celebration during the 10:45

worship time on December 7, 2014

The ibc Adult Choir will lead

a meaningful time of worship

dur ing the 10:45 worship

gathering on December 21, 2014.