News Bulletin | March 20, 2021
Upcoming Events, Opportunities to Serve, Ministry Teams
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group | March 22nd | 7 pm
If you are a caregiver to someone with memory issues, please be sure to join this session. Alzheimer's Educator, Diane Mason, from the Boone Co. Cooperative Extension Office, will be educating caregivers on the Alzheimer's journey. We will meet in the lower level Children's Multi-purpose Room.

Racetrack Ministry | March 22nd
We are supplying dinner to the backsider's at the former Turfway Park Racetrack. This month, we are asking for volunteers to cook chili, hot dogs, corn bread & desserts. We also need hot dog buns, shredded cheese, onions, & crackers. Food needs to be at the church no later than 5 pm on the 22nd. Please sign up at the Starting Point Desk, the church office, or contact Rowena Bush.

Family Game Night | March 27th | 6 pm
Wrapped in His Word Ladies Ministry will be hosting a family game night in the Activities Center Fellowship Hall. Bring the family and your favorite board game. Pizza, drinks, and dessert will be provided.

Easter Services | April 4th | 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am
Join us for our Easter as we celebrate our risen Lord! Morning bible study classes will not meet. Nursery thru Pre-K will be available during the 9:30 & 11:00 services only.

Kidz Rock & Kidz Rock Jr. "Pandemonium Style" | Wednesdays | 7 pm
Join us in the Activities Center for Kidz Rock and Kidz Rock Jr. We will be meeting entirely in the Activities Center. It will be from 7-8 pm during March & April. Be sure to join us and bring a friend!

Married Life | Sundays | 6 pm
Join the married life group for fellowship with other married couples. They meet each Sunday night in the Atrium area.
Sunday
8:30 am | On-Campus Worship Service
9:30 am | All Bible Study Classes Meet On-Campus
10:45 am | On-campus Worship Service & Live via Facebook Live & Website
6:00 pm | Married Life

Monday
9:30 am | "Blessed" Ladies Bible Study Group meet on-campus
7:00 pm | Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Meet On-Campus

Tuesday
7:00 pm | Young Adults Meet On-Campus
7:00 pm | First Impression & Security Teams Meet
7:30 pm | Two By Two Podcast with Bro. Harold & Danny via Facebook & Website

Wednesday
7:00 pm | Students meet on-campus (Social Distancing)
7:00 pm | Kidz Rock & Kidz Rock, Jr

Saturday
6:00 pm | Family Game Night Meet Activities Center
Mar. 20th | Devin Grabow
Mar. 21st | Jim Ransdell, Julie Parks
Mar. 22nd | Brittany Dirkes, Tiffany Robinson, Tim King, Tori Biddle, Marcia Kennedy
Mar. 24th | Shawn Glatting, Josh Bryson, Ethanael Wilder, Angela Bleier
Mar. 25th | Addyson Back, Caleb Ramsey
Mar. 26th | Lillian Perry, Jordyn Ryan, Josh Kennedy, Brooke Lay
Mar. 27th | Lynda McNeely, Jeff Perry, McKenna Mosley, Matt Brewer, Ady Holscher, Abram Pabst, Betsy Fleckenstein
Mar. 28th | Colten Kearns, Kris Weber, Addison Beach, Johnnie Burcham, Tennie Burcham
Mar. 29th | Amelia Abdon, Tracy Russell
Mar. 30th | Jenny Best, Bob Whiston
Mar. 31st | Brian Nichols, Ron Rader
April 1st | Vester Mahan, Kendra Perry, Taylfor Huffman
April 2nd | Patti Westphal, Spencer Stork, Bob Boltz, Jacob Wenstrup, Ashley Brewer
April 3rd | Bob Walton, Judd Stanton
DEACONS ON CALL FOR MARCH
Jason Wallace | 859-743-7367
Troy Robinson | 859-801-8094

DOLLAR CLUB MEMBERS FOR MARCH
Kevin Flerlage | 859-640-2668 & Amber Flerlage | 859-393-0435
Ken Ford | 859-802-2620
Kayla Ford | 859-620-5122

FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM
3/21: Team 3
3/28: Team 4

MEDICAL TEAM
3/21: Kim Hoskins
3/28: Kierra Ramsey

Volunteers are needed for our First Impression Team! This team includes our greeters, minglers and Starting Point Desk Host. Please call the church office if you are interested in serving! 859-586-6529

Our Diaper "Doo-ty" Ministry is thrilled to offer 6 mos of diapers for active members of BBC in 2020! We need diaper sizes 1, 2 & 3's. Not only do our members receive diapers, but our craft group includes a baby blanket as well! So, if you are expecting, please make sure to notify Beth Claxon, Joanne Ford, Rowena Bush, Elaine Skelton, Patsy Ligon or Linda Lilly!

Our next Commodities Food Distribution will be April 13th. The supplemental items needed are: Jelly, Toilet Paper, Soap, Toothpaste & Soup. You may drop these items off at the church office.

TURN YOUR EYES

March 21st | Jesus as Priest (Hebrews 4:15)
March 28th | Jesus as King (Rev. 19:11-16)
April 2nd (Good Friday) | Jesus as Savior (Matt. 27:45-56)
April 4th | Jesus as Risen Lord (Matt. 28:1-10)
April 11th | Getting the Gospel to Every Home (Matt. 9:35-38)



Weekly Budget: $21,472.00
Last Week's Giving: $21,638.64
Budgeted YTD: $236,192.00
Giving YTD: $232,140.55
Difference: -$4,051.45
Other Designated Gifts: $565.00
Annie Armstrong Offering: $151.00

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

8:30 am Service: 104
10:45 am Service: 248
TOTAL: 352
Thank you to our BBC Family for all your cards, calls, texts, food, flowers, love and most of all, your prayers for us during Debbie's health concerns. Debbie will begin radiation treatments March 23rd and we are praying for great results. Your love, support, and prayers mean so much to us! We miss you all and Love You More! ~Ken & Debbie Louden

Rejoicing and Weeping
 
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15
                           
      Ecclesiastes 3 says that there is a time for everything under the sun (including a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to weep and a time to laugh, and a time to mourn and a time to dance). As a church family, we get to experience many of these times and emotions on a regular basis. For example, last Sunday we got to rejoice with Ken Sharp and Michaela Duncan as they were baptized. We got to rejoice with Samantha Lamb as she trusted in the Lord. We got to rejoice with Clint and Kim Hoskins as they brought their newborn (Kathryn Marie was born on March 7th) to church for the first time. At the business meeting we got to celebrate 10 baptisms and several more additions to the church so far in 2021. At the same time, we mourn with Sallie, Chase and the family/friends of Mickey Clore because of his sudden passing. We have concerns for many in our church who are battling cancer and enduring the treatment plans for their cancer. We pray for the ones who are having tests and those who have upcoming surgeries.   
      As we go through life, we realize that we all experience times when we get to rejoice as individuals and families and then there are the difficult times when we experience loss and grief. As a church, we realize the opportunities to come alongside those who are experiencing difficulties, grief, and deep hurts. Sometimes we can send a card, make a call or visit, or simply say a prayer for someone we love whom we know are going through a tough time. Knowing that others care enough to pray for you often brings a special comfort. At the same time, we are able to join in the rejoicing to encourage new believers, new parents, and others who are blessed with reasons for rejoicing. These are all part of the special blessing of being a part of a church family. I’m so glad we are in this together and can multiply the blessings of life and also share the burdens of life.
      As followers of Jesus, we realize some things that help us navigate the ups and downs of life. We believe that every good thing comes from our Father in heaven. We also believe that our Lord walks with us through the trials and difficulties of life (He never leaves us or forsakes us). One day, He will call us home and we will enjoy His glorious presence forever. I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine living life without a relationship with Jesus and the love and support of a church family.
      As followers of Jesus, we want others to know the love, grace, and mercy of Jesus. We realize that a majority of people around us do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. We want them to hear the good news and be saved. We want them to not only enjoy the promises of eternal life but also the blessings of the Lord’s presence and comfort that He provides in our daily lives. So, I have been a little extra thankful the past few weeks because my “one” (Ken) was saved and was baptized on Sunday. When we pray for a particular person for an extended period of time and the Lord answers our prayers, it is so exciting and a little extra special. 
      Last year, several of you identified somebody you were going to pray for and look for an opportunity to share the gospel with. I hope you haven’t stopped praying for that person. I hope you are still planting gospel seeds and looking for opportunities to talk to them about the Lord. Please don’t give up on that person. Our Lord is mighty to save. If we are honest, we don’t see more people saved because we don’t pray and labor for the harvest as we should. I know the Lord is the Lord of the harvest and He must save. While we don’t have the power to save, we have the gospel which is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). 
      Somebody shared their gospel opportunity with me last week and even though the person didn’t decide to follow Christ, I was overjoyed to hear of the gospel conversation. What I’ve found to be true is that the people who see the most conversions are the same people who share their faith the most (which is the law of the harvest). Let’s continue to pray and share often and ask the Lord to continue to bring a harvest of souls (for His glory). Yes, people need the Lord!               

Bro. Harold