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Many pet owners develop a bad habit of feeding their animals from table scraps. As your pet begs underneath for a taste of your meal, the temptation can be great to share a little with your friend. Or maybe you just toss your leftovers and provide a tasty treat to your beloved animal. Do you give your pet the scraps off your plate? Surely, you don’t give them the best cut of meat. That would be silly to separate the choice portion of the meal and feed it to your pet while you take the scraps for yourself.
We often treat God like our beloved family pet. Before you argue with me, hear me out. The machine churns day-in and day-out as we strive to succeed (or survive) this thing called life. When it comes to our relationship with God, many times we end of up giving God the leftovers of our life. We pledge to spend time in prayer and Bible study if we have time at the end of the day. We will give God some time IF we aren’t too tired. We will attend worship and maybe even a Bible study class IF it’s not raining. We will get involved in the life of the church IF we have nothing better to do. We naturally busy ourselves with life and before we realize it, we end up giving God the scraps. I wonder how that makes God feel? What if He did the same for us? What if He gave us the scraps? Thankfully, that didn’t happen. He gave His only Son up for us…that’s how much He loves us and wants to spend time with us.
Do you give God your best or do you give him the scraps?
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33
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Honduras Mission Trip
Jan 29-Feb 4, 2023
$2,100 per person
We are planning another mission trip to Honduras in 2023. This trip will involve a variety of ministry areas, including medical, dental, pharmacy, construction, painting, preaching/teaching, and support crew. If you are interested in joining this mission trip or need additional information, contact Ben Morris or Charles Wilson.
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Oakbrooke Elementary Backpack Drive
This Sunday is the last opportunity for you to get a backpack from the church foyer. Please consider taking a backpack and filling it with supplies requested by the school. You can fill a backpack by yourself, as a family, with some friends, or even as a Sunday School class. Backpacks are due back on August 14th.
Oakbrooke Teacher Classroom Help
Baring Cross has been asked to help teachers clean and set up their classrooms for the start of school. These work days will be August 18 and 19. If you are interested in helping on one or both of these days, please contact Michelle in the office or sign up at the Missions table in the foyer.
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Popsicle Patrol
This is our outreach to the Sylvan Hills football team. If you would like to serve 1 afternoon per week, please sign up at the missions table, or speak to Ron or Myra Talkington.
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This Fall at Baring Cross
To build on some relationships formed this summer through basketball camp, we recognize the need for Wednesday night activities for children. To meet this need, we need teachers! We are looking for adults ready and willing to minister to this future generation. We will provide materials and support. We just need YOU! If you are interested in serving, please contact the church office.
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End of Summer Water Night
Come ready to get wet! We will celebrate Summer's end with assorted water games. Make sure you bring a towel and clothes you can get wet in.
We have split this event into two separate times for kids (birth—5th grade) and youth (6th—12th grade). Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
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Potluck Lunch
August 9 | 12 noon
The potluck lunch originally scheduled for August 2nd will now occur on the 9th. Bring your favorite dish that you make, whether it's dessert, salad, or a main dish, and join us for this time of food and fellowship.
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Meetings this month
Stewardship
August 10 @ 2 p.m.
Deacons
August 14 @ 5 p.m.
Youth Leadership Team
August 17 @ 7 p.m.
Leadership Huddle
August 21 @ 4 p.m.
Business Meeting
August 21 @ 5 p.m.
Personnel Team
August 28 @ 4 p.m.
Executive Leadership Team
August 28 @ 5 p.m.
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This weekend, Derek will be continuing the series on prayer and revival. He will be preaching from Luke 18.
Bible Study is at 9:30 am, and worship follows at 10:30. See you there!
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Minister on Call: Derek Allen
Deacon on Call: Robbie Robinette
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To Baring Cross Body of Christ,
Thank you so very much for the outpouring of prayer and kindness for us at the death and home going of our sister, Eva Nell Wilson. Your words of encouragement, memorial gifts, and personal encounters were greatly appreciated. Each act was and is a gift of love and gratefully received.
~Fred Ward and Family
Colossians 3:12-17
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Linda McClung
Joined BCBC: April 16, 2017
Deceased: July 27, 2022
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A gift was given to Baring Cross in memory of
Eva Nell Wilson
Ken and Rieta Murchison
Linda McClung
Ida Doris Lewis
Linda Francis
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GIFTS AND OFFERING from July 31, 2022
Budget Received -- $3,808
Budget Month-to-Date -- $19,341
CTL Received -- $1,762
CTL given in June -- $11,710
CTL Received in July -- $12,353
Monthly CTL Requirements -- $12,141
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