News Bulletin | February 13, 2021
Upcoming Events, Opportunities to Serve, Ministry Teams
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group | Feb. 15th | 7 pm
If you or someone you know has a loved one suffering with Alzheimer's or Dementia and could use some support with others in the same situation, you're welcome to attend! Join us downstairs in the Children's Multi-purpose room.

Baby Bottle Campaign | Now - Feb. 21st
Pick up a baby bottle and fill the bottle with coins, cash or checks to benefit CareNet Pregnancy Center. Baby bottles may be picked up at the Starting Point Desk. Please return by February 21st.

Racetrack Ministry | Feb. 22nd
We are supplying dinner once a month to the backsider's at the former Turfway Park Racetrack. Even though the grandstands are not there, they are still training the horses at that facility. This month, we are asking for volunteers to cook macaroni & cheese, desserts or rolls for approx. 30 people. Food needs to be at the church no later than 5 pm on the 22nd. Please sign up at the Starting Point Desk. For additional info, please see Rowena Bush or contact the church office at 586-6529.

Livin' It! | March 2nd | 12 noon
Come join us for our first Livin' It event for 2021. This group is for adults ages 55 and over. We will be having lunch in the fellowship hall. It will be a catered lunch. Please sign up ahead of time by calling the church office at 859-586-6529.

Women's Bible Study
The Women's Ministry is excited to announce that they will be having several women's bible study groups beginning the first week of March. All groups will be studying the same book, Women of the Word. Please visit our website for more information or to sign up for the class time that works for you! www.burlingtonbaptist.org

Men's Discipleship Training
There are several men's discipleship training classes beginning in March. Class size is limited. Please visit our website for more information or to sign up for the class time that works for you! www.burlingtonbaptist.org

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

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

Tuesday
4:00 pm | Youth to Perfect North
7:00 pm | Young Adults Meet On-Campus
7:30 pm | Two By Two Podcast with Bro. Harold & Danny via Facebook & Website

Wednesday
6:30 pm | Bible Study with Bro. Harold (on-campus in the lower atrium, social distancing) & online
7:00 pm | Students meet on-campus (Social Distancing)
Feb. 13th | Nik Rassenfoss, Jasiah Moellman
Feb. 14th | Collin Hurst
Feb. 15th | Rod McClelland
Feb. 16th | Lucas Lovold, Beau Brummett
Feb. 17th | Brody Stanton
Feb. 18th | Nick Petty, Peggy Davis, Al Dickerson
Feb. 19th | Colton Kremer, Rex Burcham, Emma Lou Yelton
Feb. 20th | Bridget Bell, JoAnn Young, Courtney Hurst
Feb. 21st | Tim Tate, Rod Ball, Joy Roland, Chad Russell
Feb. 22nd | Rosie Shuff, Clint Hoskins
Feb. 23rd | Clay Duckworth, Shirley Calhoun, Clayton Regenbogen, Loretta Herter
Feb. 25th | Herbie Donovan, Pat Mackey, Jamie Crace, Cyndel Mosley
Feb. 27th | Moriah Hawkins, Evan Scroggin, Melissa Rodriquez
DEACONS ON CALL FOR FEBRUARY
Trae Huffman | 859-397-5523
Kevin Keefe | 859-391-5002

DOLLAR CLUB MEMBERS FOR FEBRUARY
Jessica Graham | 859-991-2030
Rob Seaver | 812-371-8905
Jim Westphal | 513-600-0193 & Patti Westphal | 513-600-0194

FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM
2/14: Team 2
2/21: Team 3

MEDICAL TEAM
2/14: Taylor Huffman
2/21: Stacey Weber

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 March 9th. The supplemental items needed are: Jelly, Toilet Paper, Soap, Toothpaste & Soup. You may drop these items off at the church office.

One of the greatest joys of my life has been to lead the Worship Choir for the past 13 years and to serve as accompanist many years prior. Thank you precious choir friends, wonderful staff, and congregation for the opportunity to serve in the capacity and for the beautiful gift. Your support and encouragement will not be forgotten. Thanks be to our heavenly Father for His amazing grace and our victory in Jesus - which gives us reason to SING! ~Sandy
TURN YOUR EYES

Feb. 14th | Marriages that Honor Christ (Eph. 5:22-33)
Feb. 21st | Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:1-10)
Feb. 28th | Dependent Upon God's Word (Psalm 19:7-14)
March 7th | Committed to His Church (2 Cor. 11:1-2)
March 14th | Regular in Repentance (2 Cor. 7:8-10)
March 21st | Come Lord Jesus (Rev.22)

Weekly Budget: $21,472.00
Last Week's Giving: $21,755.00
Budgeted YTD: $128,832.00
Giving YTD: $122,981.04
Difference: -$5,850.96
Other Designated Gifts: $435.00


ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

8:30 am Service: 86
10:45 am Service: 140
TOTAL: 226
Gospel People
 
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
 
      As we talk about getting the Gospel to every home, it is important that we understand what the gospel is. I know that sounds like a funny statement but there are lots of people in churches who cannot give a biblical explanation of what the gospel is. The gospel (euangelion) is the good news of salvation that is available through Jesus. What are the components of the gospel and what must we proclaim in order that people might be saved? Allow me to share the major components of the gospel. 
      1) The Gospel is a message about God and His holiness. If we are going to share the gospel, we need to tell people who God is and what He is like (can’t love someone if you know nothing about them). God is our Creator and we are His creation. We are totally dependent upon Him and He has absolute claim upon us (as His creation). When we think about characteristics of God, love is often the first characteristic that comes to mind. God is surely love and He defines love. God is also holy, righteous and just. Psalm 99:9 says, “Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!” People need to know that God is holy (separated from sin) and does not just wink at our sin.
      2) The Gospel is a message about man and his sinfulness. God created man (Adam and Eve), placed them in the garden, supplied all their needs, and walked amongst them. God gave them one prohibition (do not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil). We know the serpent (Satan) came and enticed them to eat of the forbidden fruit. Sin entered the world. Romans 3:23 specifies that, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Our sin has consequences: separates us from God and leads to death. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). 
      The fact that God is holy and man is sinful is terrible news. Where is the good news? 3) The Gospel is a message about Jesus and His forgiveness. First, we want people to know who Jesus is. He is the eternal Son of God incarnate (John 1:1, Colossian 1:15, 1 John 5:20). Jesus was the promised Messiah (Revelation 22:16). Jesus was the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). Jesus is the perfect Savior and risen Lord. Jesus was not just a good man but He was the God-man. Second, we want people to know what Jesus has done. Jesus came to the earth (Philippians 2:7), Jesus lived a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15), Jesus died for our sin (Isaiah 53:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3), and Jesus arose from the grave in victory over sin (1 Corinthians 15:4). 
      Some people have questions about why Jesus had to die. We are able to answer that question by looking back at the holiness of God and pointing out the fact that in His righteousness, God “will by no means clear the guilty” (Exodus 34:7). Jesus took upon Himself the wrath of God towards our sin (1 John 4:9) and paid the penalty (ransom) for our sin so that we could be made right with God (2 Corinthians 5:21). The good news of the gospel is that God invites us to exchange our sin for Jesus’ forgiveness and righteousness (Romans 4:25).   
      Not only do we want to know the components of the gospel, we also want to share the call of the gospel (knowing the facts is not good news unless we provide an opportunity to respond). I think it is appropriate to share three calls associated with the gospel. First, there is a call to repentance (turn from our sin and turn to Jesus). Jesus said (Mark 1:15), “the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Second, there is a call to faith (John 6:28-29). Saving faith is trusting in Jesus alone for forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. It is a personal trust in Jesus (not just knowledge of facts about Jesus). Finally, there is a call to abide in Jesus (John 8:31, 2 John 9). 
      Yes, the gospel is good news but it is only good news if you have responded to the invitation of the gospel. As believers, we want to be familiar with the components of the gospel and we want to pray for opportunities to share the gospel. When we share the gospel, we want to courageously invite people to respond to this good news and be saved. Church, let us be gospel people! 

Bro. Harold