Millbrook Newsletter - Millbrook Baptist Church

HOW TO BECOME
A MEMBER OF
MILLBROOK BAPTIST
CHURCH
WE INVITE YOU
to become a member of
Millbrook Baptist Church in one
of the following ways:
1)By professing faith in Jesus
Christ and following Him
in believer baptism by
immersion.
2)By promise of your “letter”
from another Southern
Baptist Church. We will
take care of the details
of asking for your “letter”
and transferring your
membership.
3)By your statement of faith
in Jesus Christ.In the event
church membership records
are not available for transfer
of membership, or if you
were once a Baptist church
member but are presently
a member of another
denomination, we will accept
you upon your statement of
these conditions.
4)By baptism from another
denomination. If you have
personally believed in Jesus
as your Lord and Savior, and
have not been baptized by
immersion, we invite you to
join by baptism.
5)By participating in a
Discover Millbrook
Luncheon.
YOUR CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Phillip L. Dunn
Senior Pastor
Rev. Gary Farina
Minister of Discipleship/Singles
Rev. Allen Franklin
Deaf Ministry Pastor
Ms. Katherine Granillo
Minister of Media
Rev. Bill Howard III
Minister of Music/Worship
Dr. Chris Masters
Associate Pastor/Senior Adults
Ms. Cortney Norris
Modern Worship Leader/
College Director
BIRTHDAYS
Dec 28 -Chris Rodgers, Ali Turner, Julie Carleton,
Joshua Woiczechowski
Dec 29 -Kyler Wade, Eddie Roy, Mike Mobley, Muriel Whitmire, Amber Lawless, Billie Cansler, Jean Ridley,
John Burckhalter
Dec 30 -Bryan Mitchell, Jaime Rayos, Justin Gammon,
Jane Arnold, Kevin Orander, Liza Hyde
Dec 31 -Tracy Ezekiel, Joe Clarke, Linda Shaffer, Dan Plyer,
Jan 1 - Larry Fowler, Linda Melton, Karen Keller
Jan 2 - Kristin Snyder, Gail Bruner, Polly Waddell, Katie Eaves
Jan 3 - John Gammon, Andrew Temples, James C Callahan,
9:00 AM CELEBRATION SERVICE
Christ Is Come - Allen Johnson, soloist
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Giving
Daystar - Jimmy Scott
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Come Just As You Are
11:10 AM MODERN WORSHIP SERVICE
Steve King, Jill Atkinson
Tammy D Callahan, Patty Thompson
MID-WEEK OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, December 31
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
OUR GIVING TO GOD as of December 21
Budget Offering Receipts................$ 65,202.26......YTD.........$ 2,534,295.52
YTD Budget Requirements...................................................... $ 2,786,789.94
Under............................. $ 252,494.42
Building Fund Receipts......................$ 2,215.00.......YTD..... $ 107,097.00
Millbrook on Missions.........................$ 3,134.00.......YTD....... $ 223,549.93
Mortgage Balance....................................................................$ 1,980,143.18
LOTTIE MOON OFFERING UPDATE
As of December 21, our contributions for the Lottie Moon
Christmas Offiering is $45,441.30. We praise the Lord as this will
support missionaries sharing the gospel overseas so the world
might know Christ.
ATTENDANCE - December 21
9:00 AM Celebration Worship............................. 743
11:10 AM Modern Worship................................... 182
925
Connection Groups Attendance.............................. 583
PRAYER WARRIORS
9:00 AM - Eddie Larsen, Verne Mooneyhan
11:10 AM - Sheila Cline, Jack & Marilyn Franck,
Blake & Janice Moore, Skip Abbadusky
Dr. W. James Rivers
Pastor Emeritus
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS
9:00 AM - Hal & Katie Tate, Tracy Page, Nancy Starks,
Suzanne McClendon, Hannah Poole
11:10 AM - Lindsey & Jason Griffin, Susan Overman, Tami Bohannon
Mrs. Marsha Temples
Weekday Early
Education Director
MILLBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH
Mrs. Sonya Terry
Church Accompanist
December 28, 2014
Dr. Phillip L. Dunn, Senior Pastor
223 South Aiken Blvd. SE | Aiken, SC 29803
803.648.4167 | Fax: 803.641.0201
Prayer Line: 803.648.9971
Glory to God Forever
Search My Heart
Lead Me to the Cross
Giving
Beautiful
SERMON
Take Off the Mask
Gary Farina
WELCOME!
SERMON NOTES
We’re glad you are here! If you are a guest in our service today, please complete a guest card
(found in a pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. We want to know more about you and hope
you want to know more about us.
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NO EVENING SERVICE TONIGHT
Enjoy Family Time!
This is a dynamic church committed to loving God and loving one another. Our vision is to share
the love of Christ in Aiken and around the globe. Please let us know how we can help you grow
closer to Christ or help you connect with one of the ministries here at Millbrook. We honor the
great heritage of our church and we are committed to embracing the future. Let us join God
together in all that He desires to do in this city!
What’s Next? Get Connected
One of the best ways to connect at Millbrook is through a Sunday School Bible Study group.
These studies meet Sunday mornings at 10:15 AM. This is a great way to meet people and share
your life experience with others through a practical Bible study. For details on a class that is just
right for you, visit our Welcome Center today or call our church office during the week.
Join us for Worship…
9:00 AM - Celebration Service - Worship Center
Preschool Worship - Central Park
5K - 5th Grade Worship - Kidz City
11:10 AM - Modern Worship - The Rock
Preschool Worship - Central Park
5K - 5th Grade Worship - Kidz City
6:00 PM - No Evening Service
Wednesdays: Activities for students and children of all ages and Mid-week Bible Study
@ 6:45 PM in the Atrium.
www.millbrook.cc
Wednesday Night Supper Resumes January 7 - 5:00-6:30 PM
WEEKLY
PERSPECTIVES CLASS
Schedule
Beginning January 5, 2015
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
What: Perspectives is a 15 week discipleship course that will change the way you view the world
around you. Perspectives will open your eyes to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can
take part in His work all over the world, from the urban and suburban streets of America to the
rain forests and deserts of distant lands.
December 28: No Evening Service - Enjoy Family Time
December 31: Office closed at noon
January 1: Office closed - Happy New Year
When: Monday evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: January 5 - May 4, 2015 (No class Masters week)
A Welcome Reception for Scott and his family will be held
on Sunday, January 18, at 4:30 PM in the Atrium.
Where: Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S Aiken Blvd SE, 1900 Building, Aiken, SC 29803
May God bless you and your family in the coming
year! We look forward to all that God has in store for
us in 2015. May we continue to be faithful and seek
the Lord in this new year!
• Family Members taking the class together will pay regular price for the first family member; $75 off every additional family member.
• Alumni Pricing – Free with no new books, $90 Certificate Level
(includes 4th edition Reader & Study Guide).
You will have the opportunity to learn from 15 highly-regarded missions leaders and mentors.
They will challenge and inspire you with their personal experiences, opening your eyes to see just
how big God is, and how much He desires that all might come to know Him. For those who may
not be sure whether this course is for them, two of the first three lessons can be taken without any
financial obligation.
Pastor Phillip & Millbrook Staff
For details, please contact either Steve Corley (648-6782, SHCor@aol.com)
or Harry Harmon (641-0407, hdharmon@bellsouth.net)
For more general information, please check out the Perspectives website: www.perspectives.org.
ENROLL ONLINE TODAY!
http://millbrook.cc/missions/perspectives-class
2015 UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS
If you would like to receive our newsletter
electronically, please send your e-mail address to
kgranillo@millbrook.cc
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Soul
Soul
gathering
A GATHERING FOR THE LADIES OF AIKEN
BEGINNING IN JANUARY!
3rd Tuesday of Every Month
Night of Worship, Teaching, & Prayer
7:00 - 9:00 PM @ The Rock
JANUARY 18 • 12:15 PM • ATRIUM
If you are interested in learning more about
Millbrook Baptist Church or becoming a
member, please make plans to attend this
luncheon! This will be an opportunity for us
to get to know you as well as for you to learn
more about the exciting vision at MBC. The
luncheon is free to you and to your family.
Childcare is provided as well as a child-friendly
meal. Please call the church office or email
Val Cardillo at vcardillo@millbrook.cc by
January 12 to confirm your place.
January 25
“Lord, Change My Attitude”
by James MacDonald
Begins January 22
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR TODAY!
Thursday Mornings • 9:30 AM
Thursday Evenings • 6:30 PM
March 13
Worship, Breakout Sessions, & Video
Cost: $5.00
Contact Susan to Register!
6:00 PM
Ladies Night Out
More Details to Follow!
For More Information Contact Jamie Dunn or Susan Overman
Childcare Provided for all Events - Contact Susan Overman
Join us on Facebook • Millbrook Baptist Women in Ministry
803.648.4167 • www.millbrook.cc
“THE NATIVITY SYMPHONY” DVDs
DVDs are available to purchase for $5.00. Please contact the Music Office (803-641-8241) to
order. Deadline to order is January 4, 2015.
55+ BIBLE STUDY • January 9 • 1900 BUILDING
FREE EVENT: Featuring the Dr David Reagan Video Series • All are welcome! The study will begin at 9:30 AM followed by a light lunch. ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS NEEDED:
We are beginning a new program to support our orchestra by helping people of all ages to praise the
Lord with instrumental music. We are asking for donations of new and used musical instruments
for the instrument repository. Contact Bob Schanhals (803-640-6027) to donate instruments or to
express your interest in borrowing an instrument to eventually use in our orchestra.
2014 CONTRIBUTIONS:
In order for your donations to count toward 2014, please contribute in one of these three ways:
• Bring your contributions to the church office by December 30, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Contribute online at www.millbrook.cc
• Mail your contributions so that they are postmarked before January 1, 2015
MILLBROOK CHILD CARE:
is accepting applications/resumes for Godly, dedicated, hardworking teachers and a part time bus
driver (CDL license required) for the child care ministry. Please call Crystal or Marsha at 648-3005
for more information or drop off applications/resumes at the Child Care Office.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE - 803.507.1953
In the event of an emergency or on the weekend please dial the number above.