Community News - 4/30/13

Join Us for MidWeek Tomorrow! 

Join us tomorrow for the second session of our new MidWeek series, "How to Study the Bible" with David Platt. This is an incredible video seminar from Platt's Secret Church series that teaches us how to go past reading scripture, to learn how to actually study and understand it in it's historical and literary context. You don't want to miss it! We'll see you at 6:30 PM!

National Day of Prayer This Thursday, May 2nd!

This Thursday is the National Day of Prayer, where believers will gather together across this nation to pray for our country. Come gather to pray together with believers in our community at the Gazebo in town at 12 PM on Thursday! Let us lift up this nation, our leaders, and our churches in prayer together! 

Men's Breakfast This Saturday, May 4th!

Calling all men! Join us for a very special Men's Breakfast and service opportunities this Saturday, May 4th starting at 7:30 AM. God is calling men and using their obedient hearts to bring about His purposes in the world - caring for widows, orphans, single mothers, the fatherless, and those that desperately need to see the love of Christ. Come to the Men's Breakfast this Saturday ready to serve as we put actions to our words to serve some needs in our church as well as our community. 

Middle School Mission Trip Informational Meeting This Sunday, May 5th! 

Attention Middle Schoolers and Parents! Is your student interested in going on the Middle School Mission trip to West Virginia this summer, July 22-27th? If so, or if you would just like some more information, join us this Sunday, May 5th for an informational meeting after 2nd Worship in the Student Center. This trip fills up fast so if you are interested, we would love to see you there! 

New Sunday Morning Bible Study Starting May 12th!

Join us for a new bible study starting Sunday, May 12th during 2nd worship called "Feasts of the Bible." Come and join us as we learn how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the feasts that God ordained for the Jewish nation. Contact Jamie Sellers for more information at sockeye@citcom.net. 

Graduation Sunday is Coming Soon! 

Graduation Sunday will be here before you know it! Parents of high school grads: please submit 6 or 7 large photos of your high school graduate growing up for our presentation! Please drop off your pictures to the office or email them to Siobhan at siobhan@brevardcommunity.org no later than Wednesday, May 15th! 

Supplies Still Needed for VBS!

Thanks to all who have been donating supplies! More are still needed though, and you can find those taped to the column in the Welcome Center. In addition to that, listed below are some things we'd like to borrow, and some everyday items that we need your help collecting. Bring them by the Welcome Center any day the office is open! If you are letting us borrow tarps, tents, lights, etc., make sure you label them with your name and number so we can get them back to you! Contact Chris for more information at chris@brevardcommunity.org. 

1. Pop-Up Canopies
2. Rope lights
3. Rugs
4. Greenery (especially vines)
5. Baskets
6. Egg Cartons
7. Paper towel tubes
8. Wrapping paper tubes
9. Large appliance boxes
10. Tarps

Father & Son Retreat Coming Up This Summer! 

Calling all fathers and sons (ages 8-13)! We are having a Father & Son retreat on Friday, August 23rd - Sunday, the 25th at Look Up Lodge near Traveler's Rest, SC. This is going to be an incredible time of fun and adventure, but more importantly, an experience to coach and encourage dads to be the spiritual leaders of their sons. This is more than just a weekend away - there will be studies before-hand with the fathers to prepare them for father/son interactions to happen well beyond the retreat. Cost is $119 per person, but in order to secure the event location, we need a deposit of $119 per father/son pair by May 17th. Sign up in the Welcome Center! If you have any questions, contact Chris at chris@brevardcommunity.org. 

Community News - 4/23/13

New MidWeek Series Starting Tomorrow! 

Join us tomorrow as we start our new MidWeek series, "How to Study the Bible" with David Platt. This is an incredible video seminar from Platt's Secret Church series that teaches us how to go past reading scripture, to learn how to actually study and understand it in it's historical and literary context. You don't want to miss it! We'll see you at 6:30 PM!

Men's Breakfast Next Saturday, May 4th!

Calling all men! Join us for a very special Men's Breakfast and service opportunities next Saturday, May 4th starting at 7:30 AM. God is calling men and using their obedient hearts to bring about His purposes in the world - caring for widows, orphans, single mothers, the fatherless, and those that desperately need to see the love of Christ. Come to the Men's Breakfast next Saturday ready to serve as we put actions to our words to serve some needs in our church as well as our community. 

Middle School Mission Trip Informational Meeting Next Sunday, May 5th! 

Attention Middle Schoolers and Parents! Is your student interested in going on the Middle School Mission trip to West Virginia this summer, July 22-27th? If so, or if you would just like some more information, join us next Sunday, May 5th for an informational meeting after 2nd Worship in the Student Center. This trip fills up fast so if you are interested, we would love to see you there! 

Training for Pastors and Church Leaders - Thursday, May 9th!

The Transylvania Baptist Association is hosting a Regional Training Event Thursday, May 9th from 6:30 - 9 PM at Pisgah Forest Baptist Church. The Executive Leader for Evangelism of the BSCNC will be leading the training event. This event aims to equip Pastors, church leaders, and ministry volunteers to reach our community with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. RSVP by calling 828-877-3203 or emailing tba@tbanc.org. 

Tee Off for Missions: Golf Tournament on May 19th!

Want to play golf and support missions? Sign up for the Golf tournament on May 19th at 2 PM to help send our high school mission team to the Dominican Republic this summer! Cost is $75 to play! Sign up in the Welcome Center. Contact Brent at brent@brevardcommunity.org if you have any questions! 

Graduation Sunday is Coming Soon! 

Graduation Sunday will be here before you know it! Parents of high school grads: please submit 6 or 7 large photos of your high school graduate growing up for our presentation! Please drop off your pictures to the office or email them to Siobhan at siobhan@brevardcommunity.org no later than Wednesday, May 15th! 

Supplies Still Needed for VBS!

Thanks to all who have been donating supplies! More are still needed though, and you can find those taped to the column in the Welcome Center. In addition to that, listed below are some things we'd like to borrow, and some everyday items that we need your help collecting. Bring them by the Welcome Center any day the office is open! If you are letting us borrow tarps, tents, lights, etc., make sure you label them with your name and number so we can get them back to you! Contact Chris for more information at chris@brevardcommunity.org. 

1. Pop-Up Canopies
2. Rope lights
3. Rugs
4. Greenery (especially vines)
5. Baskets
6. Egg Cartons
7. Paper towel tubes
8. Wrapping paper tubes
9. Large appliance boxes
10. Tarps

The Right Thing at the Right Time

I don’t know about you but one of my biggest weaknesses is that I am a procrastinator; I have been ever since I was young. I would always put off what needed to get done until I was out of time and had no choice but to do it. Well this week I read a blog post by Pete Wilson that challenged and spoke to me, and if you are like me and struggle with procrastination I think it will do the same for you. So I thought I would share it with you today.

The Right Thing At The Right Time - Pete Wilson

You know what I struggle with these days. In a word? Procrastination.

Procrastination is the failure to do the right thing at the right time.

For most of us our problem is not that we don’t know what to do. Our problem is not that we deliberately refuse to do what we ought to do. We just don’t get around to doing it. I’m preaching to myself today, but here’s a few things I’ve found helpful.

1. Give Up Perfection.

One of the strongest links to procrastination is perfectionism. My friend Jon Acuff calls this the procrastinating perfectionist.    Jon says “90% perfect and shared with the world always changes more lives than 100% perfect and stuck in your head.”

Eccl. 11:4 “If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.”

Stop waiting for…

The perfect day.

The perfect plan.

The perfect reason.

The perfect person.

If you wait for perfection to pursue it will always paralyze. 

2. Buddy Up.

Go public with your dreams. The longer I stay quiet about something God has prompted me to do the more likely I am not to do it.

The longer you live with a God prompt the more content you become with not following it.

3. Ruthlessly Prioritize

I must decide what really matters.  This is a choice of the heart.  I want to live so that my life reflects my values.  So that when people look at me, they know what is really important to me.

Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days so that we may grow in wisdom.”

Today is a gift. I’m not promised or owed tomorrow. It’s a gift.

To see this post on Pete's blog, follow this link: 

http://withoutwax.tv/2013/04/15/the-right-thing-at-the-right-time/

-Brad Snipes

Middle School Pastor, BCC

Community News - 4/16/13

MidWeek Worship Returns Tomorrow Evening! 

We took a short break for spring break and our Discovering Membership class but MidWeek Worship will return tomorrow evening! Join us at 6:30 PM as we ordain several of our church elders - men who are prayerfully committing to lead this Body. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship, and celebrating how God is growing and pouring into our BCC family! And make sure to join us next Wednesday, April 14th for our new MidWeek Series - "How to Study the Bible" with David Platt. This is an incredible video seminar from Platt's Secret Church series that teaches us how to go past reading scripture, to learn how to actually study and understand it in it's historical and literary context. You don't want to miss it! 

Mom to Mom This Thursday, April 18th! 

Calling all moms for a morning of fellowship, inspiration, and parenting encouragement this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 AM in the Blue Room. Come grow and be uplifted in your week with other mothers!

Tee Off for Missions: Dominican Republic Golf Tournament on May 19th!

Want to play golf and support missions? Sign up for the Golf tournament on May 19th at 2 PM to help send our high school mission team to the Dominican Republic this summer! Cost is $75 to play! Sign up in the Welcome Center. Contact Brent at brent@brevardcommunity.org if you have any questions! 

Join Us in Prayer!   

We are called to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) - a constant and daily conversation in faith with the God who adores us. As a Body, we want to be of one accord, all of us praying individually and together for God to be known in our community, to bless and comfort those who are  suffering, and to guide and direct us according to His will. Will you join us in prayer for these specific things: 

• For God to send us into the harvest and for 1,000 people in our community to come to Christ this year.
• Pray for our Garden Ministry - for God to bless our physical harvest and the seeds that can be planted through our community outreach. 
• Pray for the sell of the land where our garden was formerly located so that we can pay off our debt for our expansion! 
• Pray for the health of our Body - specifically those who are struggling physically, or have upcoming surgeries or appointments

If you would like to be part of our Prayer Warrior email chain, email Stan @ stan@brevardcommunity.org.  Also, don't forget we have a prayer time every Wednesday at noon in the Blue Room! Join us as we approach the throne of God together!

Middle School Mission Trip Informational Meeting on Sunday, May 5th! 

Attention Middle Schoolers and Parents! Is your student interested in going on the Middle School Mission trip to West Virginia this summer, July 22-27th? If so, or if you would just like some more information, join us on Sunday, May 5th for an informational meeting after 2nd Worship in the Student Center. This trip fills up fast so if you are interested, we would love to see you there! 

Graduation Sunday is Coming Soon! 

It's that time again! Graduation Sunday will be here before you know it! Parents of high school grads: please submit 6 or 7 large photos of your high school graduate growing up for our presentation! Please drop off your pictures to the office or email them to Siobhan at siobhan@brevardcommunity.org no later than Wednesday, May 15th! 

Community News - 4/09/13

101 Membership Class Tomorrow Evening!

Interested in becoming a member of Brevard Community Church? Join us at 6 PM tomorrow, April 10th for our Discovering Membership class where you can ask questions about our vision and purpose, and discover if you want to unite yourself to the body of BCC! Dinner and childcare will be provided.

New Series Starting This Sunday!

Join us this Sunday as we start a new 3-week series taught by High School Pastor Brent Metcalf called "Christian: It's Not What You Think." The "Christian" label can be good, bad, attractive, or repelling. It's a loaded label no matter whom you ask. But where did the word come from? And did it come with instructions? During this series, we'll look at what it really means to be a follower of Christ and what it does not. Join us on Sunday at 9:30 or 11 AM! We'll see you there! 

Augustine Literacy Project Luncheon this Sunday April 14th!

Interested in volunteering with or learning more about the Augustine Literacy Project? Tutor one child; change two lives! Come join us for lunch to find out more this Sunday, April 14th in the Student Center after 2nd Worship. Contact Wendi Adair for more information at brevardaugustine@gmail.com. 

Mom to Mom Next Thursday, April 18th! 

Calling all moms for a morning of fellowship, inspiration, and parenting encouragement next Thursday from 9:30 to 11 AM in the Blue Room. Come grow and be uplifted in your week with other mothers!

Tee Off for Missions: Dominican Republic Golf Tournament on May 19th!

Want to play golf and support missions? Sign up for the Golf tournament on May 19th at 2 PM to help send our high school mission team to the Dominican Republic this summer! Cost is $75 to play! Sign up in the Welcome Center. Contact Brent at brent@brevardcommunity.org if you have any questions! 

Join Us in Prayer!   

We are called to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) - a constant and daily conversation in faith with the God who adores us. As a Body, we want to be of one accord, all of us praying individually and together for God to be known in our community, to bless and comfort those who are  suffering, and to guide and direct us according to His will. Will you join us in prayer for these specific things: 

• For God to send us into the harvest and for 1,000 people in our community to come to Christ this year.
• Pray for our Garden Ministry - for God to bless our physical harvest and the seeds that can be planted through our community outreach. 
• Pray for the sell of the land where our garden was formerly located so that we can pay off our debt for our expansion! 
• Pray for the health of our Body - specifically those who are struggling physically, or have upcoming surgeries or appointments

If you would like to be part of our Prayer Warrior email chain, email Stan @ stan@brevardcommunity.org.  Also, don't forget we have a prayer time every Wednesday at noon in the Blue Room! Join us as we approach the throne of God together!

The Gospel Ignorance

^"So he (Paul) was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present." - Acts 17:17

On our recent trip to Southeast Asia we were continuously told, "I've never heard of Jesus" or "I had no idea that my sin could be paid for and forgiven." These are paraphrases of comments we heard several times a day after we had told the Gospel story to them. We were in restricted and closed countries so you might expect these comments. And yet, as I looked around, it seemed a large number of folks had smart phones (smarter than mine anyway) and every place we went and and stayed had wi-fi. So the majority of people are not living in isolated villages. In fact the places we went were pretty modern and it seems the same information that is available to you and me is also available to most of the folks who live in these two countries.

Then on the long flight from Seoul to Atlanta I was reminded that the "ignorance of the Gospel" is not limited to those who live in restricted countries. The man sitting next to me is 50 years old who lives in Jacksonville, FL. During the 13 hour flight I learned that he was a religious man; a good man who does many good things. As I "reasoned" with him about Christ and the Scriptures, he heard the Gospel and it was all new to him. 

In the week since we've been back home I have been reminded of the "Gospel ignorance" right here in our town. From the 20 year old young man I met on the street Wednesday to the man in his 70's we talked to the same day, the situation is the same; they had never had the Gospel explained to them. 

So in this high-tech age of knowledge and connectedness, how is it that we can get so much useless information to the masses and yet can't get the Gospel to them? As I think about this question, I am reminded that the Gospel message is best "gotten", understood and believed on a personal level; face to face. We read in Acts that it was Paul's custom (lifestyle) to go to the synagogues and market places and reason with whoever was there about Christ and the Scriptures. In other words, he went where people were to intentionally explain the Gospel. This is not an outdated method. It is effective as we read in Acts 13:49, "And the word of the Lord was being spread through the whole region". It can't be improved on and every Christ follower can do it.

Questions we must ask:

   1. Can I explain the Gospel?

   2. Am I looking for opportunities to reason with people about the Gospel?

   3. Do I believe people who don't hear and believe the Gospel are eternally separated from God?

   4. "How are they going to hear without a preacher (messenger, someone going to them)?" Romans 10:14c

   5. If I don't go tell them, who will?

May the Holy Spirit speak to us as we ponder these things,

Alan Perry, Missions Pastor

FYI: I will be leading a Conversational Evangelism training Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Light and Hope Training Center. We will be learning and practicing "reasoning" with people about the Gospel. Come and grow and share!