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Essexville Baptist Community Church Bringing People to Christ … Becoming People Like Christ … Being Christ to People June 2013
Volume 21, Issue 6
All Chur ch Town Ha ll Meeting June 19
In the Spotlight YOUTH GROUP JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 MEN’S GROUP JUNE 8, 22 J.O.Y. GROUP JUNE 19 TOWN HALL MEETING JUNE 19 YOUTH KOKOMOS TRIP JUNE 21
There is a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm for everyone that is a part of EBCC. This meeting is for all members, attenders, and people interested in the future direction of Essexville Baptist. Dr. John Landis, the consultant from ABC-MI, will be leading the meeting to gather input from everyone through conversation and a survey. Everyone is invited to come with their thoughts and questions for Dr. Landis.
ADVENTURE CLUB TRIP JUNE 28
Inside this issue: VBS
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3 STUDENT MINISTRIES SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVENUTE CLUB SOFTBALL TEAM LOONS GAME SUMMER GIVING
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CALENDAR
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VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
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COUNCIL REPORT ONE CALL NOW APP
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BIBLE STUDY MEN’S GROUP J.O.Y. GROUP
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Plan Now For VBS! July 14-18, 6:00—8:30 PM Register online at www.essexvillebaptist.com at www.essexvillebaptist.com or call the church office.
Mark you calendars now! You will want to schedule your vacation around this year’s VBS, Kingdom Rock, Where Kids Stand Strong for God Sunday, July 14—Thursday, July 18 will be the dates for this royal time for children 3 years old through fifth grade (finished this year). Each evening will begin at 6:00 pm, and end at 8:30 pm. Volunteers will be asked to arrive earlier to prep their areas.
There are tags on the Bulletin Boards at each entrance. These tags are for items that are needed for VBS. You can drop them off in the bins in the lounge.
On June 12, there will be a special offering to help cover the cost of the VBS Tee shirts. Special offering envelopes will be placed in the June 12 bulletins. Place in the offering tray.
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Student Ministries Student Ministries is going to Kokomo’s in Saginaw on Friday, June 21. We will be leaving from the church at 1:00 pm, and plan to return around 6:00 pm. Cost for any junior high or high school student is just $15 plus any snack/arcade money you want to bring. EBCC is picking up the rest of the cost and providing transportation. Watch for your registration to come in the mail, or on the EBCC Youth Group Facebook page.
Youth Group Meet Every Tuesday in June Middle School and High School Students—come for a great time with friends and discover something new about God. The Youth Group meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. Bring your friends!
Summer Sunday School We are going to try something new this summer! The Board of Christian Ed is making plans for Summer Sunday School. All of the adults will meet together upstairs in one group, and all of the children and youth will meet downstairs in one group. The Summer Sessions begin on June 2nd. The lessons each week will be something that you can drop in for around your vacations and trips up north. Stay when you can! The children will study 13 Choices That Shape a Kid’s Life from Passport to Adventure. All of the children will be downstairs, and the junior high and senior high students will be helpers. The adults will watch videos and have discussion around Mark Driscoll’s teaching, Vintage Church and will meet in the sanctuary. Yes, there will be refreshments between Worship and Sunday School! There will be a signup list for the summer instead of items being provided by individual classes.
Adventure Club Lake Day Adventure Club Children and families are invited to a day at Sanford Lake on Friday June 28. Meet at the church at 10:00 am to head to the lake. Pack a sack lunch, we will provide a snack in the afternoon. We will leave around 3:00 to get back around 4:00 pm. Remember to bring your swim suit, towel, and sun screen! Watch for your registration form to come in the mail.
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2013 EBCC SOFTBALL LEAGUE EBCC will be participating in the Bay City Area Co-Ed Church Softball League again this summer. The season will run from July 8 through August 17, with a family day on that Saturday, August 17. Anyone 15 and over is invited to come play! Our first meeting and practice will be on Wednesday, June 5th. Meet at the church for a short meeting, and then lets play ball! Talk to Joel Buschlen or go to the EBCC Softball Team Facebook page for more information.
Join the fun as EBCC makes a showing at the Loons Baseball Family Night on Thursday, August 29. Game time is 7:05 pm. Everyone is welcome. Family Night concessions have specials for $1. Tickets are $9 per person. Because of the interest in the game, your tickets must be pre-paid. We have 50 tickets, and they will be reserved on a first-paid basis. All money must be in by Sunday, August 4 to guarantee your tickets.
Summer Giving to EBCC Where will you be going this summer? Everyone enjoys a chance to get away. It may be to the cabin, or to that favorite adventure. As you travel, remember to keep current on your tithe! There are several ways that you can do that. Use an envelope on Sunday by placing it in the plates when the offering is received, or mail it in during the week. This option will always be available. Use your bank’s website to arrange for a check to be sent automatically to EBCC on your own schedule. Most banks offer this service for free. Give online anytime on our website at essexvillebaptist.com. Just click “Give Online.” You can also just scan this QR code with your smartphone or mobile device. Learn more about scheduled giving. It is very convenient and simple. Maybe you automate some of your regular bills already. This same thing can be done with your tithe as well through the online option. God is doing some great things in our church, and you have a part in what He is doing. Our church is supported by our regular givers. Thank you for being one of them. Thanks for investing in eternity!
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6:00 pm Youth Group
6:30 pm Softball
6:00 pm Worship Team
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6:00 pm Youth Group
6:00 pm Town Hall Mtg
6:00 pm Worship Team
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6:30 pm Softball
BIRTHDAYS 1—Joanne Kitzman 3—Wayne Jay 4—Jon Bakus 4—Vickie Roller 5—June Piggott 9—Lila Grocholski 9—Russ Nation 16—Olivia Zwetzig
16—Brian Dean 16—Timothy Reid 21—Jared Bouckaert 21—Don Buschlen 21—Pam Reid 23—Vickie Gentle 24—Eric Asel
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21 Youth Group Kokomos Trip
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6:00 pm Worship Team
ANNIVERSARIES 3—Glenn & Elna Rushman 4—Les & Wilma Anderson 4—Kyle & Robyn Friday 5—Jesus & Kelly Arambula 6—Tim & Sue Ahler 9—Tom & June Piggott 12—Dave & Michele Ferranti 12—John & Nancy Metzger
14—Dan & Rae Harfst 17—Jerry & Peg Brunner 21—Russ & Debbie Nation 23—Mike & Karen Osterhout 23—Bill & Pam Reid 27—Rick & Nancy Humphries 28—Gabe & Trisha Jones 29—Mark & Bonnie Burdick Page 5
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North Side South Side Greeters Greeters
Nursery
Junior Church
Sound Booth
June 2
Marge Ward Dave Ferranti
Sue Weber-Pobanz Aaron Newberg
Rose Smith Natalynn Gentle
Nancy Humphries
Kelly Arambula Timothy Kinnamon
June 9
Debbie Jonas Mark Jonas
Nancy Metzger John Metzger
June Piggott Natasha Gentle
Vickie Gentle
Shirley Reid Emily VanSnepson
June 16
Dorothy Newingham Les Anderson
Marion Wood John Metzger
Jeannine Bakus Jeff Newingham
Amy Kulmacz
Kelly Arambula Andrew Kinnamon
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Mickey Ferranti Dave Ferranti
Sue Ahler Tim Ahler
Debbie Ryan Marge Ward
Vickie Roller
Shirley Reid Mike Austin
June 30
Jeannine Bakus Jon Bakus
Leann Austin Mike Austin
Rose Smith Natasha Gentle
Nancy Humphries
Kelly Arambula Benjamin Kinnamon
Communion Sunday Is Food Pantry Sunday Every Communion Sunday bring in specific food items to help stock the food pantry. This month we are looking for the following items: Juices or Koolaid, can tuna, applesauce, Mayo, Pastas. Paper products are always welcome. Items can be left in the designated containers at each entrance of Church.
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Church Council Highlights The regularly scheduled meeting of the Church Council was on Monday, May 20. Nineteen members were present, as well as five others and Dr. Landis. Dr. Landis explained the process he would be following with the congregation as a consultant from ABC-MI. There will be two townhall type meetings to gather information and present some findings. He will then lead the Council through one or two retreats to create a plan to move into the future. The boards gave repots from meetings that each board held separately throughout the month. Missions: The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering has been collected through the month of May. Shoebox items to bring in July will be school supplies. The missions board will be setting up and tearing down tables for Royal Family Kids Camp that will be using EBCC as their drop-off location this year. Christian Ed: VBS planning is on schedule. Deacons: We continue to visit the shut-ins monthly and bring them a newsletter. Discussed helping some specific families from the Sunshine Fund. Trustees: A deposit check has been sent to Bay Glass to begin the installation of the entryway windows. The work will be done sometime in June. When the entryways are completed the colored glass inserts for the sanctuary windows will be next. An outside accountant has reviewed the financial records and his report affirms how well the process meets recommendations and the records are in order. There will not be a regular council meeting in June due to the Town Hall Meeting. Boards are encouraged to schedule a meeting on their own as needed.
One Call Now App Available The prayer chain and notification system that EBCC uses is One Call Now. One Call is an automated system that allows the church to send the same message to everyone that needs to know. Prayer calls are able to give everyone the same information. Meeting reminders, changes or cancellations communicate to everyone in your group. You can even tell us how many from your family will be coming to the church potluck! The desire is to better communicate with one another! One Call Now has added a new feature. There is an app for that! And it is free! Available for most iOS and Android devices, it allows people who receive messages to forward them and add calendar entries directly from the messages. Push notifications for incoming messages alert the receiver to waiting messages. Find it at Google Play or the App Store. If you would like to be added to the One Call List for EBCC, please talk to Pastor Richard. Page 7
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Wednesday Bible Group Study 1 Thessalonians
1001 Main Street Essexville, MI 48732-1340
The Wednesday morning Bible Study group has started a new study on the book of 1 Thessalonians.
Phone: 989.892.9892 E-mail: ebccmail@yahoo.com
Come see what this brief letter from Paul affirms to the church about contagious faith, and get a boost in your own moral! The group meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Lounge.
Men’s Group Meets June 8 & 22 at New Location
We’re on the Web www.essexvillebaptist.com
The new location for the Men’s Group will be the “Texan Restaurant” on Euclid. We meet on the second and fourth
Saturday of each month at 8:00 am.
Come join the men who meet for Bible study, prayer, and accountability. We are continuing our study using Not A Fan, by Kyle Idleman.
J.O.Y. Group Outing Wednesday, June 19 The Church van will leave the parking lot at 10:30 am Wednesday morning, June 19. We will head north for lunch at the Willow Tree in West Branch, and then head to Marge Ward’s cabin on Lake Frost to enjoy the great outdoors and a little dessert. We will return around 4:00 in the afternoon. Please let Pastor Richard know if you are going so we can plan for enough transportation. You may mark your welcome card “J.O.Y. Trip”.