MISSION - Broadus Church

Broadus Memorial Baptist Church
November
2015
Volume 19
Number 11
5351 Pole Green Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
THE
MISSION
www.broaduschurch.org
Senior Adult Celebration
Sunday, November 1
On November 1st we will honor our senior adults during
both services and recognize couples who have been married
for 50+ years. Our church is blessed by our seniors who are
young at heart and have served the Lord for many years!
InAsMuch Day
Saturday, Nov. 7
We expect to have about 150 people involved in community ministry
projects on this exciting day! We
will be doing home repairs, food
collection, yard work, firewood,
homebound visitation, a fall festival, and more! If you haven’t yet,
please sign up by Sunday, Nov. 1!
Participants will be contacted by
a project leader with details of
their team assignment by Wednesday, Nov. 4th. On Saturday the
7th, plan to meet at church at
8:30 AM for team coordination
and prayer. Most projects will
wrap up around noon, though actual hours may vary by project.
The Fall Festival at Hebron will
take place from 11:00-1:00.
After the 11:00 service, there
will be a complimentary luncheon served in the Community
Building for those who have
signed up. It will be followed by
a fun musical program featuring “True Harmony Trio.”
The Living Nativity!
On the evenings of November
27-29
&
December
4-6,
Broadus Church will be presenting the new and improved version of “A Journey
Foretold.”
Friday the 27th
will be a “church night” for
the Broadus family. There are sign-up sheets
in the church Commons. Please make a note
if you need help with mobility issues. All other
evenings will be free ticketed performances for
the general public. Invite your friends and
neighbors by asking them to use the on-line
ticketing
system
now
open
at
www.broaduschurch.org.
People will also be
able to make reservations by calling the
church office. Be praying that the Living Nativity plants the seeds of faith in many hearts!
November 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Senior
Adult
Sunday
12:15-Sr. Luncheon
9:45-Broadus Bells
4:00-Youth Band
6:30–Connect
Groups
8 Shoe Boxes Due 9
8:30– Operation
InAsMuch Day
11-1-Hebron Fall
Festival
7:00-Personnel
Committee
5:15 Dinner
6-7:15 Programs
7:15 Choir Practice
6:30-Praise Team
10
11
12
13
14
9:45-Broadus Bells
4:00-Nativity
Rehearsal
5:30-One Voice
6:30-Connect
Groups
15
BGAV Annual Meeting—Richmond
16
7:00-Personnel
Committee
5:15 Dinner
6-7:15 Programs
7:15 Choir Practice
6:30-Praise Team
17
18
19
5:15 Dinner
6-7:15 Programs
7:15 Choir Practice
6:30-Praise Team
25
26
6:00 PM
Youth Fall Party &
Bonfire @ Smith’s
20
21
27
28
*Living Nativity*
“Church Night”
*Living Nativity*
(Showings 6:00-7:00)
(Showings 5:30-9:00)
9:45-Broadus Bells
2:00 Prayer Shawl
4:00-Nativity Practice
6:00-Finance Com
6:30-Connect Grps
7:00-Business Mtg
22
MCEF @ Stevi B;s
23
24
9:45-Broadus Bells
7:00-Community
Thanksgiving Service @ Shalom
5:00 Nativity Dress
Rehearsal
29
OFFICE CLOSED
No Wednesday
Night Programs
30
SUNDAY MORNING
8:45 - Traditional Service
10:00 - Sunday School
11:00 - Contemporary Service
*Living Nativity*
(Showings 6:00-7:30)
For more information about Broadus Church
and a PDF of this Mission newsletter, visit
www.broaduschurch.org.
Baptist churches have a reputation for
conducting contentious—and sometimes
downright ugly—business meetings. I
guess that’s what comes when congregational polity (where everyone gets a say) and human nature (where
everyone wants their own way) collide. And generally, the more contentious the meeting, the longer it lasts.
So after October 18th, I’ve been jokingly telling folks that we
had a 2-hour business meeting….and didn’t fight about anything! I
may say it with a laugh, but to me it is no laughing matter. It is a
blessing from above! It is truly my joy to pastor a church where the
expectation is not just that we will get along, but that we will move
ahead in the work of God’s kingdom with unity. Consensus is a much
healthier way to make decisions than a simple majority vote.
It’s not a necessity that we see eye-to-eye on everything, but I
have to say it warmed my heart the other night to see a unanimous vote
from the 70+ members present that we “expand the ministries and
witness of Broadus Church into King William County and beyond” by
“formalizing a ‘rebirth’ merger with Hebron Baptist Church.” This is
an answer to our prayer that God would show us a new avenue for
working with Him. I believe it is a winning scenario for everyone involved: Hebron, Broadus, the rural communities to the east of us, and
the Savior who loves us all.
Now that the decision has been made, the real work begins!
In the months ahead, we will be building relationships, doing renovations, and exploring new ministries through the county schools and
social services. And when the time comes, we will be looking for volunteers to be part of the core leadership at the Hebron Campus of
Broadus Church. There is a way for everyone to be involved. I hope
you will find your place and offer your support!
God bless you all.
Pastor Phil
I was very excited recently to learn that a new
CD had been released which featured hymns of
Fanny Crosby. If you are unfamiliar with this
name, Fanny Crosby wrote 8000 hymn lyrics in
her lifetime (1820-1915) and happened to also be
blind. “To God Be The Glory” & “Redeemed”
are just two of hers that we sing.
But what is exciting about this, is that
there were 2700 hymn lyrics which had never
been published and were sitting in storage at
Wheaton College. Some of the top worship music writers were given access to these words and
have now released contemporary hymns for today’s generation.
When the contemporary worship movement began, some people complained that the
choruses were too repetitive and didn’t have the
theology that our hymns have. That may have
been true 20 years ago, but it is not true today.
New worship songs are full of God’s Truth.
Maybe that’s why I’m excited to hear of
this new CD. Words penned by Fanny Crosby
set to tunes that resonate with a young generation....a joining of the old and the new....it makes
this girl - who loves hymns but also loves the
contemporary - it makes my heart happy.
Check out Integrity Music’s “Blessed
Assurance, The New Hymns Of Fanny
Crosby.” Let me know what you think.
See you in worship,
Carol
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Collection Date: Sunday, November 8
Broadus Youth!
Brochures with information about
filling the shoeboxes with small
Christmas gifts are still available in
the church commons. A $7 donation per box covers the shipping
and delivery. We have a goal of 200
boxes this year!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Have you been wanting to get back into knitting
or crocheting? Or have you wanted to LEARN?
We can help you with this!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month.
We work on dish cloths that are given in each
welcome packet for new visitors. We also make shawls for people
dealing with serious illness, and baby blankets for newborns.
If knitting or crocheting isn’t your thing, we would greatly appreciate donations of yarn that is 100% cotton to make the cloths for
welcome bags. If you have questions, please call Nancy Nash at
746-9480 or Cathy Tignor at 262-7195.
Upcoming Events—

Nov. 14– Bonfire & Testimonies @ Smith’s
home, 6pm -? Come out for a time of fellowship, food, smores, fun, & testimonies.
 Nov. 1, 8, 15– Connect Groups will meet 6:308pm. MS boys & girls at Comm. Bldg, HS boys &
girls at Englehart’s home.
 December– Youth Christmas Party. Date &
Time TBA soon.
 January 3, 6:30-8pm– “The Gathering”
A worship experience with our youth and other
youth in Hanover & King William. Come & enjoy
worship led by our youth praise band as we reflect
on 2015 and look ahead to the new year & A New
Beginning. The Gathering will be held on the first
Sunday of each month through June.
Don’t miss our weekly Sunday School at
10:00, and Wednesday night “Elevate” at
6:00-7:15pm. in the Community Bldg.
Broadus Bulletin Board
Daylight Saving Time ends
on Nov. 1st. Set your clock
back one hour before bed
on Saturday night.
Baptist General Assn of Virginia
November 10-11
Second Bapt. Church, Richmond
If you wish to represent Broadus as a
messenger at this meeting, contact
Pastor Phil.
Ladies Book Club
Our next book is Christmas Train
by David Baldacci. We will meet
on Monday, January 11, 2016 at
6:30 in the Community Building.
Any questions, call Cathy Tignor
@ 262-7195. We are a lively
group, come join us!
Thanksgiving Offering
Church Goal = $18,000
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50% Lottie Moon Missions Offering
25% VA Baptist Kingdom Advance
25% World Hunger Relief
We kick off our offering on Nov. 22.
Let’s give generously for Christ!
Christmas Ministries!
Info will soon be available about donations for the Church Hill Wellness Center Christmas Store. We will be collecting all manner of gifts for under-privileged
children in Richmond. Donations are due
by November 29th.
The Warming Tree will also appear later
this month to be decorated with hats,
gloves, scarves, etc. These will be distributed through the MCEF food pantry.
The November Mission
Broadus Memorial Baptist Church
5351 Pole Green Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116
804 779-2700
www.BroadusChurch.org
ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED
Ministerial Staff
Phil Peacock
Senior Pastor
Randy Cooksey
Minister of Youth
Carol Golden
Minister of Music
Karen Tucker
Minister of Children & Families
Garry Bone
Ministry Coordinator for Pastoral Care
Church Business Meeting
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7:00 PM
We will be voting on the 2016 budget,
the slate of officers & committee members for the coming year, and possibly a
candidate for our new staff position to
assist with outreach in King William.
Community
Thanksgiving Service
We will be participating with several neighboring churches in this
annual Thanksgiving service. Our
praise ensemble will be leading
some of the praise choruses! It will
be held at Shalom Baptist Church
on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 PM.
FUN! Friday
December 11, 6:00-9:00 PM
Parents may want a little shopping
time or alone time! Plan to send
your kids to this Christmas –themed
Fun!Friday.
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