The Link FEBRUARY 2015 · ISSUE 2 Rugged and Radiant In this issue: · Lamb’s Basket · Partnership with Johnson Elementary · Delhi, India Trip · Women’s Bible Studies · GoodTimers’ Lunch Outing · The Art of Marriage Conference · Celebrate Recovery · Reaching in Love Update · Student Minister Update · CentriKid Camp · Vacation Bible School 2015 · Kids at the Mill - Job Opportunities · Easter Celebration Staff Properties Assistant Jim Askew Church Secretary Robin Atkins Pastor Dr. Jim Booth Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Missions Mike Bowles Associate Pastor for Children and Families Tommy Knighten Interim Director of Student Ministries Tyler Simmons Director of Music Marsha Perkins Financial Secretary Stacey Rexrode Office Assistant Anne Zimmerman For several years I’ve been using the phrase “rugged and radiant” in my praying for our church. God, please make us both “rugged and radiant.” Recent days have reminded us that we do indeed need to possess real spiritual toughness. Following Jesus in this world has not been easy, and we should not expect it to get easier. Ease is coming in the New Heavens and the New Earth. Until then we will need to have the biblical qualities of endurance and perseverance, taking up the exhortation to “stand firm”. Meditate on these words that Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:13–14, NASB95) This is an important word for us today in our context. We need to be strong, not weak. We need to be resolute, not compromising. Simultaneously, we need to maintain hearts full of love. We must have hearts of growing compassion for those without Christ. My prayer is that our toughness will be matched by our tenderness toward those apart from Him. May our sincere faith be both unshakeable and attractive, causing others to desire to know Christ as we do. Would you join me in praying this way for our entire church body, as well as your own life? “God, please make us rugged and radiant! Make us strong and beautiful witnesses for You! May our neighbors see the strength we have in You and be drawn to You for eternal life!” Loving you! Jim Page 2 Lamb’s Basket Consider loving and helping those in need at Lamb's Basket, a local food pantry located at 8419 Oakview Avenue, Henrico, 23228: Help Stock Shelves: Help Distribute Food: Monday, Feb. 2 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Tuesday, Feb. 10 (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM) All non-perishable foods are needed, as well as paper and plastic grocery bags with handles. Thank you for your donations! Partnership with Johnson Elementary Our church has adopted Johnson Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year. Here is a way to show the love of Christ to those in this school community. Collecting immediately for the clinic - extra boys and girls new or gently-used clothes; NEW underwear (pre-K up to 2nd grade), shirts and elastic or adjustable waist pants (pre-K through 5th grade). A marked bin is located in the foyer for donations. THANK YOU for helping to brighten the school year for local children in need. Delhi, India Trip A team of six is being recruited for a prayer walking trip to Delhi, India, March 27 – April 5, 2015. Delhi is a huge mega-city of more than 15 million people, home to hundreds of unreached unengaged people groups. It is a city of contrasts—a mixture of rich and poor, powerful and marginalized—people from every language and religious group found across the vast Indian subcontinent. This team will partner with and encourage Bonnie and assist the Delhi team by prayer walking specific neighborhoods: learning to pray strategically, looking for persons of peace, and following the Spirit’s prompting to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those whose hearts are already open. Please prayerfully consider whether God is leading you to participate in this ministry opportunity. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Fight Back With Joy by Margaret Feinberg Hosted and Facilitated by: Teresa Atkinson 5014 Eddings Drive Glen Allen 23060 Biweekly on Tuesdays Beginning February 10 7:00 PM A Guide to Prayer: Connecting with God (Stonecroft Bible Studies) Facilitated by: Cindy Riedlinger SMRBC, Room A3 Weekly on Thursdays Beginning February 26 10:00 AM Sign up in the foyer beginning February 1 or call the church office at 672-6811. GoodTimers’ Lunch Outing Saturday, February 21 12:00 PM The GoodTimers will be going out for lunch in February. Expense will be on your own. Watch bulletin board at the Warren Road entrance for sign-up sheet and more information. Any questions, call Janye Upchurch at 804-672-2142. Page 3 A Message from Associate Pastor for Children and Families Tommy Knighten Flowers don’t last, movies fade into memory, and great dates are over in a flash. Why not honor Valentine’s Day this year with something that has a long-term benefit for your marriage and God’s glory? This Valentine’s weekend, consider an investment for your marriage. Your marriage and the marriages around you are colored by personalities, passions, and experience. Making marriage work is a divinely inspired art form. The Art of Marriage is a video-based marriage conference helping couples understand God's blueprint for marriage, facilitated by pastors and couples from Staples Mill Road Baptist Church. The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching, engaging stories, man-on-the street interviews, humorous vignettes, and much more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God’s design. The Art of Marriage® consists of six video sessions that include topics such as the purpose of marriage, the natural drift towards isolation for couples, the different responsibilities for men and women in marriage, the conflict that is common to all marriages, God’s creation of sex and its wonderful design, and the hope in our marriage of a godly legacy for future generations. The Art of Marriage isn’t just a recording of one or two speakers at a marriage conference. This unique video event features over forty experts who share from personal experience as well as biblical training, including Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr., Bryan Carter, Dr. Michael Easley, Dr. Wayne Grudem, Dr. Dave Harvey, Mary Kassian, Bryan Loritts, Dr. Crawford Loritts, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Dr. Russell D. Moore, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, Barbara Rainey, Dennis Rainey, Bobby Scott, and Paul David Tripp. Staples Mill Road Baptist Church 10101 Staples Mill Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 Friday, Feb. 13, 7 PM - 9:30 PM & Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 AM - 4 PM $50 per couple [$55 after February 3rd] Including:  Saturday Lunch  Couples Workbooks  Free Childcare for birth thru 5th grade (please reserve childcare by February 3rd by contacting Anne Zimmerman in the Church office at 804-672-6811)  Friday & Saturday refreshments  Great marriage teaching, discussion, projects, & ideas  A revitalized relationship! REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.SMRBC.ORG. “Prior to this weekend, we were really struggling. After 25 years of marriage, we were at breaking point. A week ago, this course seemed like a ‘make it or break it weekend.’ It has been invaluable. We have recommitted to our marriage and divorce is no longer an option!” — couple testimonial Page 4 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 We would like to extend our Christian love and sympathy to: Christy Parker in the loss of her grandmother To the following individuals who have recently given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: Ryan Munsey in the loss of his grandmother on December 24 Gary Williams and family in the loss of his grandmother, Ruth Williams, on January 3 Chris Martin in the loss of his grandmother, Beulah Mae Hudson Martin, on January 12 Brett Winston in the loss of his grandmother, Eleanor Armistead, on January 14 Paul Mattox in the loss of his father, Paul Mattox, Sr., on January 28 Dear Church Family and Friends, Thank you, so much, for the many visits, calls, cards, and most especially the prayers and caring concern for/to mom in the past few months. She has been encouraged and uplifted by each contact and truly appreciates each one. She has healed from her fall, and her general health is good. She hopes to get to church again soon, but appreciates your continued prayers for strength and encouragement. She prays daily for her friends and family. God Bless, Mrs. Urtie Nolan and family ************************************************ To our dear family, Over the past months during John’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments the never ending cards, meals, prayers and emotional support for both John and Marianne have been overwhelming. We are so blessed and to say thank you seems so little for how much you have given - but we thank you anyway! We give God the glory for a miraculous healing and continue to have faith for future good health. John and Marianne Ringlesbach In Memory of Ryland Whiteside, Winfrey Barnum & Cora Barnum: Jackie Cosby In Memory of Shirley Cousins: Jackie Cosby In Honor and Love for Marsha Perkins: SMRBC Praise & Worship Choir In Memory of Owanna Dement (Cynthia Cunnyngham’s mother): The Sojourners Adult Bible Study Class To the following individual who has given to the Building Fund: In Memory of Eunice Mosely & Shirley Cousins Shirley Morrow Celebrate Recovery Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall Everyone knows someone who deals with hurts on some level but there is hope and a way to move beyond and experience the healing liberty of Christ. Celebrate Recovery is an ongoing program that implements a Christ-centered recovery ministry based on eight principles from the Beatitudes. You can start at any time. This program is a fellowshipbased and proven program that lets people discover new dignity, strength, joy, and growth in the image of Christ. Join us for weekly worship, discussion and fellowship as we grow spiritually to become free in Christ. Child care is available. Reaching in Love Update Through December 2014 (2 years into the Reaching in Love capital campaign), we remain on track against our commitments. We’ve received $509,147 or 71% of total pledges and have a balance in the building fund of $1,087,175. Praise God and thank you for your continued prayer and financial support! We continue to have 144 commitments for a total of $712,725 (~$1,650 per commitment, per year). If you haven’t made a commitment to the campaign, it’s not too late as you can join in for the final year of this campaign. You can pick up an information packet in the foyer or request one from the church office, complete the commitment card and return it to the office. If you’d like to give without making a long term commitment that’s fine, you can use your regular offering envelopes and designate to Reaching in Love (Building Fund). With gratitude, Chris Martin, Reaching In Love Program Lead PagePage 5 5 Sunday 1 Monday 2 10:00 AM Lamb’s Basket Stock Shelves 7:00 PM WIT Home Educators 8 9 5:00 PM Rt. 33 New and Prospective Member Class 6:00 PM SOLES to Winter Jam at Norfolk Scope REGULAR SUNDAY PM ACTIVITIES 5:30 pm AWANA 5:30 pm Adult SS Life Groups 5:30 pm The Truth Project REGULAR WEDNESDAY PM ACTIVITIES 3 16 6:15 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm Thursday 5 6:00 AM Parents in Prayer 6:00 AM Master’s Men Bible Study 6:30 PM Master’s Men Bible Study 5:30 PM LTH Bible Study in Pace Center 6:45 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Gayton Baptist I at Byrd MIddle J.A.M.M. Preschool Choir King’s Kids Choir AWANA Trek/Journey SOLES Equip Praise and Worship Choir Midweek Prayer Service Friday Saturday 6 7 13 14 6:30 PM Praise Team/ Band Practice 7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery 11 6:00 AM 12 Parents in Prayer Bible Study 10:00 AM Women on Mission 6:30 PM G.R.O.W. Wednesday 4 6:00 AM 10 Master’s Men 7:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 15 SOLES SUNDAY ACTIVITIES 10:45 am IGNITE 4:30 pm SOLES Voice 5:30 pm SOLES Life Groups Tuesday 6:30 PM G.R.O.W. 7:00 PM Master’s Men Council REGULAR SUNDAY AM ACTIVITIES 8:00 am Worship 9:30 am SS Life Groups 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am SS Life Groups 11:00 am Worship 9:30 AM Lamb’s Basket Distribute Food 5:30 PM LTH Bible Study in Pace Center 6:45 PM Midweek Prayer Service Led by SOLES Students 7:00 PM Women’s Biweekly Bible Study (offsite) Fight Back With Joy 17 6:30 PM Praise Team/ Band Practice 7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery 9:00 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Reveille United Methodist at Byrd Middle 18 6:00 AM 19 Parents in Prayer The Art of Marriage Conference 20 6:30 PM Praise Team/ Band Practice 12:00 PM GoodTimers’ Outing for Lunch - Details TBA 7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery 5:30 PM LTH Bible Study in Pace Center 21 8:00 AM Master’s Men Prayer & Praise Breakfast 6:30 PM Master’s Men Bible Study 6:00 AM Master’s Men Bible Study 6:30 PM G.R.O.W. 6:30 PM Master’s Men Bible Study 5:00 PM Private Event 7:30 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Community C.O.G.I.C. at Byrd Middle 22 23 4:00 PM Deacon Council 6:30 PM G.R.O.W. 6:30 PM SOLES Voice Night of Worship 9:00 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Derbyshire Baptist at Byrd Middle 24 6:00 AM Master’s Men Bible Study 5:30 PM LTH Bible Study in Pace Center 7:00 PM Women’s Biweekly Bible Study (offsite) Fight Back With Joy 25 26 5:00 PM Blood Drive 5:45 PM Fellowship Supper 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study Connecting With God: A Guide to Prayer 27 28 8:30 AM AWANA Mid-Atlantic Trek/Journey Bible Quiz & Games in Stuarts Draft, VA 11:00 AM Loving the Homeless Ministry to Monroe Park Page 6 Schedules Preteen Summer Camp GROW Teams Mon, June 22nd - Fri, June 26th Eagle Eyrie Conference Center February 2 - Team 4 Marge Patterson Don Griffith February 9 - Team 5 Donna Winston Marilyn Gregory Connie Hamilton February 16 - Team 6 Jean Windsor Cheryl Day Becky Mills Mark Baker February 23 - Team 7 Doug Tyndall Charlotte Tyndall Lynchburg, VA (~2 1/2 hours) 3rd - 6th graders $328/camper Camp Scholarships & multi-child discounts available Watch for more info coming soon or contact Tommy Knighten at [email protected] Ernestine Delaney TELLER SCHEDULE February 01 Bob & Leigh Anderson, Susan Satterwhite February 08 Jim & Cindy Hall, Robyne Christie February 15 Robbie & Gina Foster, Ann Howell February 22 Corky & Tammy Tyndall, Nancy Mays PREPARING LORD’S SUPPER February 01 Marcie Tiedemann Mary Chewning STUDENT MINISTER POSITION LOCK-UP & CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE February 01 Eddie Satterwhite February 08 Keith Tignor February 15 Janet Turner February 22 David Williams We will be accepting applications beginning February 1 through March 7. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed directly to the church but must be postmarked no later than March 7. The job description can be found on the church website at smrbc.org under “News.” Questions can be directed to the same email address. Page 7 SMRBC Men’s Basketball Come support our men’s basketball team! Below is the schedule for February. All games are at Byrd Middle School: Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 New Member 6:45 PM 9:00 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM SMRBC vs. Gayton Baptist I SMRBC vs. Reveille United Methodist SMRBC vs. Community C.O.G.I.C. SMRBC vs. Derbyshire Baptist Julia McAvinney ATTENDANCE Our child development center is looking for a 2:00–6:00 PM and a 3:00–6:00 PM person who loves the Lord and would like to work with our children. Must be at least 17 years old. If you are interested, please call the CDC office at 672-6813. 12/21 12/28 1/4 1/11 1/18 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship — 55 52 47 61 277 270 230 245 213 11:00 AM Worship 321 228 224 244 243 Nursery (11:00 Preschool SS) SOLES IGNITE 44 49 33 39 48 46 50 55 48 50 9:30 AM Sunday School 191 152 196 200 205 11:00 AM Sunday School 93 88 130 138 133 PM and Offsite Life Groups — 46 67 68 66 PM Nursery Awana & Trek/Journey Discipleship — — 9 10 9 — 16 — 20 108 7 97 79 109 91 FINANCIAL REPORT 12/21 12/28 1/4 1/11 1/18 Church Goal Budget Receipts Building Fund $20,788 $20,788 $20,788 $20,788 $20,788 $22,346 $40,505 $17,193 $16,680 $21,395 $2,680 $10,506 $3,038 $2,028 $2,048 February Birthdays 01 - Gage Shelton 02 - Josie Nunez 03 - Mary Hubbard - Evan Mackey 04 - Nancy Addison 05 - Nick Abraham 06 - Billy Bruce - Emily Daly - Amanda Fico - Jason Holland - Gloria Johns - Aaron Lenhart - Marie Nuckols - Taylor Seagraves - Amber Tyndall - Brandon Whiting 07 - Kathy Dawson - Becky Elban - Ryan Southworth - Harry VerDouw 08 - Andrew Compton 09 - Kristina Craig - Sarah Henry 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 - Julie McElduff Noah Wood Luke Bowles Lizzy Klee Leroy Miranda Marshall Nuckols Austin Slough Krysta Butler Dale Johnson Jaxson Kadash Emily Newell Abbigail Shelton Hannah Smith Reilly Smith Donna Zimmerman Judi Cook Andre Florian Alex Cohen Natalie Williams Ricky Bradley Teresa Williams Evanne Benson Katherine Fico 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - Ashley Schenkelberger Angela Thompson Brooke Thompson John Brooks Jackie Cosby Alice Farley Samantha Skinner Drew Atkins Gina Foster Chris Friberg Jack Burns Lisa Martz Matthew Wheeler Gage Wilmoth Scarllett Wilmoth Lorrie Wyatt Barbara Albertson Rosalie Foster Asa Klee Pamela Coulter Doris Hinton Jonathan Lichvar Hayden Mater 22 23 24 25 26 27 - Trevor Nelson Ron Tiedemann Melissa Abraham Meghan Atkins Mike Bowles Tim Fogg Shannon Gerken Joe Seaton Brittany Day Madison Day Tracy Peilecke Ray Perkins Abigail Bonnett Frances Grigg Cindy Riedlinger Leigh Anderson Jackson Bowles Christpoher Burnett John Folker Susan Satterwhite Melvin Colón 10101 Staples Mill Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 672-6811 Address Service Requested Rooted in Truth ... 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