Community News - 7/30/13

Midweek Prayer Time Tomorrow Evening!

Often times, Christians don't see the real need of prayer. David Platt said, "You don’t need prayer when you’re watching TV. And we don’t need prayer when we’re mindlessly surfing the internet. You don’t need prayer when there’s nothing at stake in your walk with Christ. You don’t need prayer when Christianity consists of a monotonous religious motion of routine week-in and week-out. You don’t need prayer for that; you can do that on your own. But when you risk everything to glorify Jesus Christ, you need prayer. When you sacrifice your possessions, your dreams, your hopes, and your career, and you lay it all on the line and you stake your reputation down on your allegiance to Christ, you need prayer." Join us tomorrow night at 6:30 PM as we join together in desperation for Jesus Christ. Don't miss this powerful time of supplication and thanksgiving before our Great and Mighty God! 

Madness This Thursday, August 1st!

Calling all students! Join us for Madness this Thursday, August 1st at 7 PM at the French Broad Community Center! Invite a friend and come ready for some fun! 

Come Lend a Hand in Our Garden!

Thanks to all the green thumbs who have been serving in our garden this season! Join us tonight, July 30th and Friday, August 2nd at 5 PM for harvesting and Saturday morning, August 3rd at 9 AM for community distribution! Thanks for your willingness to serve and show love to our community!

Special Men's Prayer Breakfast This Saturday, August 3rd!

Attention Men! Join us next Saturday at 7:30 AM at a special location - Davidson River Presbyterian Church! We will be supporting the Shuman family at benefit breakfast! Cost is $5. Thank you for your willingness to reach out to a family in need. 

Want to Be a Member of BCC? 

Join us for our Discover Church Membership Class next Wednesday, August 7th at 6 PM. This is a great time to meet our team, hear our hearts, and see what we're all about here at BCC! Dinner and childcare will be provided! Call Bre at 828-884-5932 if you are interested in attending!

Two Upcoming Missions Opportunities: 

Cambodia: September 11th - 21st. Cost: $1,000 plus airfare

Join us as we travel to Cambodia to train pastors and churches in Conversational Evangelism/T4T. We will be partnering with churches that Bernie and Nan Dykhouse have connections with in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Siem Reap. 

Southeast Asia: November 9th - 26th. Cost: $1,500 plus airfare

Journey with us to share the Good News in  two closed countries. In the first country, we will be prayer walking and looking for "persons of peace" as we trek the mountains and rice paddies of this beautiful country. In the second country, we will engage folks with spiritual conversations which lead to the Gospel with the majority People Group which has been described as "impossible to believe in Jesus." 

Contact Alan or Shannon if interested in either of these opportunities! 

What's So Great About The Great Commission?

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go (literally “as you go”) and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

If you have been around the Church very long you probably are familiar with this passage of scripture. Often referred to as “The Great Commission” it is right up there with “The Ten Commandments” or “John 3:16” and rightfully so. Its “Great” for a reason and I believe that we should take time to re-focus on these familiar passages so we don’t become so accustom to “hearing” them that we neglect to really consider their meaning and apply them to our lives.

So what makes the Great Commission so Great?

1. The greatness of the one speaking! Jesus the resurrected Son of God to whom all authority in heaven and on earth has been given and to whom every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess Lordship is the one laying out the mission here. He is the King of Kings who overcame death and hell to redeem for Himself a people for His own possession. God with skin on is about to give His people a new purpose for their new lives in Him. Therefore there can be no other purpose for our lives more important than what He is about to say!

2. The greatness of the mission itself! The word, “go” actually means, “as you go”.  As you go “make disciples of all nations.”  The scope of the mission is huge. We are to make disciples of the nations. Every people group on the planet should one day have those who willingly bow their knee to confess Jesus as Lord. He is worth that! But the simplicity of the mission is just as huge. As you go and live out your life in the places you go, with the people you know, using the unique gifts and talents that God has woven into who you are, make disciples. This mission is also great because it redefines the purpose of our lives both individually and corporately as you (the church) go “make” disciples. The command is for God’s people to make disciples as we do life together as the body of Christ.

So what is so “Great” about making disciples?

We are charged with the awesome responsibility to be God’s ministers of reconciliation to the lost world (2Cor 5:11-21). Our ministry is to help others come to know God and enter into a relationship with Him by faith in His Son Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Gospel so they can die to their slavery to sin with Him on the cross and be raised to a new life to God in Him through His resurrection (as expressed publically by baptism, also see Romans chapter 6). As a result of this salvation they are now new creations in Christ and part of His family (the Church) where together, in Christ-centered community, we get to help them learn to obey His good commands from their heart (Romans 7-8) so they too may enjoy the eternal abundant life Jesus died to give to them. (2 Timothy 2:10, John 10:10, John 3:16, John 17:3) Making disciples is an act of love. In fact it’s God’s Great love that compels God’s Great Church to live for God’s Great mission and He gives us His Great authority and Great and powerful presence to carry it out! At the risk of sounding like Tony the Tiger, the Great Commission truly is Grrrrrrrrreat! Let’s take some time today to re-focus and really consider what it looks like for us personally and corporately as the Body of Christ to carry it out together! 

- Shannon Compton

Life Groups Pastor, BCC

Community News - 7/23/13

Midweek Prayer Time Tomorrow Evening!

John Wesley said, “Prayer is where the action is." Join us on the front lines of battle tomorrow night at 6:30 PM as we join together to lift up lost loved ones and push back darkness. Come gather with us for a time to get still before the Lord and present our requests to God. You don't want to miss this powerful time of supplication and thanksgiving before our Great and Mighty God! 

Madness This Thursday, July 25th!

Calling all students! Join us for Madness this Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM at the French Broad Community Center! Invite a friend and come ready for some fun! 

Come Lend a Hand in Our Garden!

Thanks to all who helped in the garden last week! We distributed over 450 pounds of veggies in the community on Saturday, which brings the total for the season to around 1,750 lbs. Join us tonight, July 23rd and Friday, July 26th at 5 PM for harvesting and Saturday morning, July 27th at 9 AM for community distribution! We do not have beans, squash, and zucchini; we will have potatoes, okra, cucumbers, and possibly tomatoes. Thanks for your willingness to serve and show love to our community!

Men's Prayer Breakfast Next Saturday, August 3rd!

Attention Men! Join us next Saturday at 7 AM in the Student Center for a time of food, fellowship, and prayer with other men in our Body! Cost is $3! See you there! 

Two Upcoming Missions Opportunities: 

Cambodia: September 11th - 21st. Cost: $1,000 plus airfare

Join us as we travel to Cambodia to train pastors and churches in Conversational Evangelism/T4T. We will be partnering with churches that Bernie and Nan Dykhouse have connections with in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Siem Reap. 

Southeast Asia: November 9th - 26th. Cost: $1,500 plus airfare

Journey with us to share the Good News in  two closed countries. In the first country, we will be prayer walking and looking for "persons of peace" as we trek the mountains and rice paddies of this beautiful country. In the second country, we will engage folks with spiritual conversations which lead to the Gospel with the majority People Group which has been described as "impossible to believe in Jesus." 

Contact Alan or Shannon if interested in either of these opportunities! 

Community News - 7/16/13

Midweek Prayer Time Tomorrow Evening!

"One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time." - John Piper

Take time out of your evening to join us tomorrow for our Midweek Prayer time at 6:30 PM. Come gather for a time to get still before the Lord and present our requests to God. You don't want to miss this sweet time of supplication and thanksgiving. 

Madness This Thursday!

Welcome back from the beach, students! Join us for Madness this Thursday, July 18th at 7 PM at the French Broad Community Center! Invite a friend and come ready for some fun! 

Come Lend a Hand in Our Garden!

Thanks to all who helped in the garden last week! We distributed over 600 pounds of veggies in the community on Saturday! Join us tonight, July 16th and Friday, July 19th at 5 PM for harvesting and Saturday morning, July 20th at 9 AM for community distribution! Thanks for your willingness to serve and show love to our community!

Support Our Missionaries in West Virginia!

Dewey and Kathy Aiken, our Appalachian Regional Missionaries will be holding a Back-to-School Block party in War, West Virginia on August 1. War is one of the poorest areas in W. Va. One of the needs is bottled water. You can help meet this need by dropping off some bottled water @ Tank's Tees located directly across from Pisgah Forest Post Office. If you would prefer to make a financial contribution you may do so. Just mark the check for War, W.Va. Block Party. 

Two Upcoming Missions Opportunities: 

Cambodia: September 11th - 21st. Cost: $1,000 plus airfare

Join us as we travel to Cambodia to train pastors and churches in Conversational Evangelism/T4T. We will be partnering with churches that Bernie and Nan Dykhouse have connections with in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Siem Reap. 

Southeast Asia: November 9th - 26th. Cost: $1,500 plus airfare

Journey with us to share the Good News in  two closed countries. In the first country, we will be prayer walking and looking for "persons of peace" as we trek the mountains and rice paddies of this beautiful country. In the second country, we will engage folks with spiritual conversations which lead to the Gospel with the majority People Group which has been described as "impossible to believe in Jesus." 

Contact Alan or Shannon if interested in either of these opportunities! 

Community News - 7/09/13

Solemn Assembly Tomorrow Evening, July 10th!

After taking a break for the month of June, we are excited to start meeting on MidWeeks again for prayer time! Let's kick off this month of still Wednesday evenings before the Lord tomorrow at 6:30 PM for our Solemn Assembly. This will be a very special time of honoring our Great God and reverent prayer before His throne! You don't want to miss it! 

Pray for our Students at the Beach!

Yesterday morning, we sent about 100 students and leaders to Myrtle Beach, SC for a time of fun and intimate fellowship with God and other believers. Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the students attending, for wisdom for leaders and speakers, and for students to come to know Him in amazing ways!

No Madness This Week!

Just a reminder, students! We will not be having Madness this week due to beach week! But come join us next Thursday at 7 PM at the French Broad Community Center!

Come Lend a Hand in Our Garden!
Calling all Green Thumbs! We need your help! Join us tonight, July 9th and Friday, July 12th at 5 PM for harvesting and Saturday morning, July 13th at 9 AM for community distribution! We are already harvesting zucchini and yellow squash every couple of days. If you know anyone who could use these, let us know! We'll see you at the garden! 

Support Our Missionaries in West Virginia!

Dewey and Kathy Aiken, our Appalachian Regional Missionaries will be holding a Back-to-School Block party in War, West Virginia on August 1. War is one of the poorest areas in W. Va. One of the needs is bottled water. You can help meet this need by dropping off some bottled water @ Tank's Tees located directly across from Pisgah Forest Post Office. If you would prefer to make a financial contribution you may do so. Just mark the check for War, W.Va. Block Party.

Community News - 7/02/13

No MidWeek Worship Tomorrow!

In lieu of the holiday, we will not be having MidWeek Worship tomorrow evening. Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends. But be sure to join us next Wednesday at 6:30 PM for our Solemn Assembly - a very special time of reverent prayer before our great God! You don't want to miss it!

Office Closed on Thursday, July 4th!

Just a reminder! The office will be closed on Thursday in celebration of Independence Day! Have a blessed day!

We Need Chips and Cookies for the Beach Trip!

We plan on taking around 100 people on this year's youth Beach Trip! Praise God! But we all know how much hungry teenagers can eat and we could use your help with some snacks! We need around 50 bags of potato chips and 50 packages of cookies (cookies can be store-bought or homemade)! If you are able, please consider targeting the buy-one-get-one-free sales and helping us feed our kids! Please label bags "Beach Trip" and bring donated chips and cookies to the church anytime between now and July 7th! Thank you so much for your willingness to serve! Our midnight-snacking teens appreciate it! 

Come Lend a Hand in Our Garden!
Calling all Green Thumbs! We need your help! Join us on Friday, July 5th at 5:00 PM for harvesting and Saturday morning, July 6th at 9:00 AM for community distribution! We are already harvesting zucchini and yellow squash every couple of days. If you know anyone who could use these, let us know! We'll see you at the garden! 

Men's Breakfast This Saturday, July 6th!
Attention men! Join us for a time of food and fellowship this Saturday! See you at the Student Center at 7:30 AM!

Support Our Missionaries in West Virginia!

Dewey and Kathy Aiken, our Appalachian Regional Missionaries will be holding a Back-to-School Block party in War, West Virginia on August 1. War is one of the poorest areas in W. Va. One of the needs is bottled water. You can help meet this need by dropping off some bottled water @ Tank's Tees located directly across from Pisgah Forest Post Office. If you would prefer to make a financial contribution you may do so. Just mark the check for War, W.Va. Block Party.