Friday, September 12, 2008

Youth Summer Missions!

Our youth went to New Orleans over the summer and spent a week at MissionLab on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The article below come from there website.

Youth find New Orleans the right place to be
By Marilyn Stewart

Taylor Chandler, 9th grade, Hartsville High
Taylor Chandler, 9th grade, Hartsville High

Two South Carolina youth teams, in New Orleans recently, discovered the open doors and open hearts that Baptists there describe when they say, “It’s a great time to be a Southern Baptist in New Orleans.”

The slogan carried on the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans website refers to the new trust and acceptance Southern Baptists are experiencing in the city as a result of volunteers’ work there since Katrina.

West Hartsville Baptist Church students were welcomed into a Catholic sponsored residence for troubled teens to lead a week-long Bible school. Antioch Baptist Church of Edgefield teens found a listening ear as they shared God’s promises of comfort with a contractor who had recently lost a loved one.

Both teams partnered with MissionLab, a ministry of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary that provides hands-on ministry experience by linking church groups to established ministry relationships, including food banks, community centers, senior-adult assisted living facilities, AIDS residences, child-care centers, a correctional unit, a homeless ministry and others.

The ministry options allow a church to custom-fit their mission trip to their team’s size, age and strengths. More than 175 students from 7 South Carolina churches have worked with MissionLab this summer.

The West Hartsville team, the first this year to work at the residential treatment center operated by the Association of Catholic Charities, taught from a curriculum developed by the adult sponsors.

“We didn’t know exactly what we were coming into, so we prayed hard that God would open doors,” sponsor Cathy Hurd said. “And this week has been one of the best opportunities to share Christ that we have ever had.”

West Hartsville also hung sheetrock in a heavily-damaged Lower Ninth Ward home. Team members prayed with the homeowner on the street in front of her home after hearing her story and learning she had lost a friend in the storm.

Paige Eubanks, 17, Antioch BC, Edgefield, SC
Paige Eubanks, 17, Antioch BC, Edgefield, SC

“The students are seeing that anyone is reachable,” sponsor Anne Braddock said. “The gospel is for everybody, no matter who you are or where you come from.”

The teams’ other ministry projects made a contribution to the rebuilding city.

Antioch’s team cleared brush along a section of the 22 miles of shoreline at the 1300-acre City Park, one of the largest in the nation. Pre-Katrina, the park was home to four golf courses, an amusement park, a botanical garden and a staff of 260. Today, a skeletal staff of 80 depends on volunteers to maintain the grounds.

“This park is beloved by the city,” said Jim Morrison, City Park Volunteer Manager. “We are indebted to MissionLab and all the churches that come through. They give hope to the people.”

Lisa Turner, Antioch BC, Edgefield, SC
Lisa Turner, Antioch BC, Edgefield, SC

Lisa Turner, Antioch sponsor, said Morrison described the park as a place of respite for those without money for vacations and trips away. Similarly, the team helped a homeowner without resources to rebuild.

“She had fallen through the cracks,” Turner said. “She had too much money to qualify for assistance but not enough to rebuild.” The students’ work there opened the door to share their faith with a worker.

Hannah Sterling, MissionLab Ministry Site Coordinator, said that their service to church groups is paid back in full as teams pave the way for those ministering in New Orleans 365 days a year.

“The teams and the work they do gives us an open door to organizations where we are building relationships,” Sterling said. “First, as friends and ultimately, to show them what it means to have a relationship with God.”

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I'm So Proud Of Our Church!

I am so blessed to be pastor of Antioch Baptist Church. Now, our church is not prefect, but when we are our best it is truly amazing. These past few days the church has been full. There is newness all around, new sermon series on Genesis, new Sunday School year, new missions activities, new faces, new members, new teachers, new helpers, so much new. This is great. I love seeing all ages of people, young couples and old couples, teens, tweens, kids, and babies all over the church. Let's remember how good is when we are being the church God has called us to be. Be proud of your church, invite your friends, let's make this church year the best one ever!


Amazed At God's Goodness To Our Church, Pastor Phillip

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Antioch News 1st-7th

You’ve Got No Excuse...

not to come out a little early for a FREE breakfast before Sunday School. The whole church is invited! We are going to use this as a time to update our records and class rosters. But, and most importantly; this is a chance for you….and you know who you are...who don’t come to Sunday School for whatever reason...to get a bite to eat and register for your new class! Come out and give Sunday school a try and see what you are missing. We have classes for every age group and children LOVE Sunday school! The time is going to be Next Sunday, September 7th from 9:30 to 10:15 am; with a shortened Sunday school following. Teachers, please make plans to be there and if you have any questions, please call our Sunday school director, Brandi Miller at 637-9596.

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This Week’s Birthdays:

August 31st: Bert Barber

September 1st: Erin Seigler

September 3rd: Doug Baker

September 4th: Sheila Miller

September 4th: Frances West

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Nursery

September 7th: Leigh Ann Watts, Heather & Ann Trotter,

Julia Miller and Holly Eubanks

Sunday Evening 09/07: Rebecca Howle

Wed. Evening 09/10: Kelli Wise

HoneyBees

September 7th:

2-3 year olds: Laura McKie & Candy Feagin

4-5 year olds: Rebecca Howle and Lori & Paul Driggers

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Needed: Crocheters and Knitters!!

Please see Vivian if you would be able to help with making Seaman’s Hats for Christmas. Samples and patterns can be seen in the WMU Room. These hats will be needed by 11/23 for delivery. Thank you!

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The annual trip to Hendersonville, NC to get apples and to the WNC Farmers Market will be Friday, September 19th. We will be leaving the church at 7:00 am and be returning around 5:00 pm. Please let Frances West know if you plan to attend

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Introducing our new 2 and 3 year old Honeybees and Sunday School Classes! This upcoming church year, we are pleased to announce that there will be TWO Honeybees and Sunday School classes to accommodate our ever growing 2-5 year old crowd! There will be one class for 2 & 3 year olds and another for 4 & 5 year olds. Make plans for your little one to join us each Sunday!

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Adult choir practice for the new church year will begin on Sunday, September 14 at 7:00 pm. We would like to invite everyone back who has ever been in the choir and invite anyone who has an interest in singing to be a part of the choir. We will begin working on Christmas music; Yes, Christmas Music - and other music that everyone will enjoy. Remember, Sunday, September 14th at 7:00 pm. Mark your calendar now!

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YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS

Youth, the cost for the new “highlighter” Antioch

T-Shirts given out on the Beach trip came to $10 per shirt. The money should be given to Linda Eubanks

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Mark your calendars for the Youth Rally to be held at Big Stevens Church on Saturday, September 6th. Please plan to meet in the parking lot of Antioch at 5:30 to depart. The youth should be back by about 9:30. There will be games, pizza, and David Sons of FBC North Augusta will be speaking

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Youth, Please plan to wear your work clothes on Sunday, September 7th and come out to help those around us. Please be at the church at 5:00

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Please mark your calendars to join us at the Corn Maze in Lexington on Saturday, September 27th. Bring $7 to cover the entrance fee and money for food on the way home. Please plan to be at the church at 3:00 PM.

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Fellowship Supper in honor of our Missions Groups

Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00 pm

Make plans now to join your church family for spaghetti, salad, rolls and desserts as we honor the different missions organizations and believers within our church who do so much to spread the Good News to those who are lost and need Jesus. The cost of the meal will be on a donation basis with all money collected going toward the Janie Chapman Offering. The meal will begin at 6:00 and the program will begin at 6:30. However, if you can’t make it by 6, don’t let that stop you from coming out and enjoying this time of Christian fellowship. In addition to the different missions groups being recognized, the youth will tell us about their Summer mission trip to New Orleans. This is something you surely won’t want to miss!

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Season or Prayer 2008

for State Missions and the Janie Chapman Offering

September 14-21, 2008

“Infusion,” that’s the theme for the 2008 Season of Prayer for State Missions and the Janie Chapman Offering. One definition of infusion is “a pouring in of something that gives new life or significance.” It is a word often heard in the medical field. A patient is given an infusion of medicines to improve his life and change his circumstances.

There are people all around us who need an infusion of the Good News—the love, the hope and the peace of God. This was Jesus’ mission on earth. Paul’s desire was to do everything he could to share the Good News with all people. This is also our mission from Jesus. According to statistics, almost 77% of the population in our state is “unchurched.” That means that about three million people living in South Carolina do not attend church on a regular basis. We have a giant mission field right at our own back door. The state mission offering goal for South Carolina is $2,000,000. Our goal at Antioch is $3,000. Please be generous as you can when you give. We need an infusion of the Good News across South Carolina.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Antioch News August 24th-31st

This Week’s Birthdays:

August 25th: Scott Mims

August 25th: Lauren Purcell

August 27th: Erin Barber

August 28th: Steve Terry

August 29th: Al Bryan

August 29th: Linda Seawright

August 31st: Bert Barber

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Nursery

Today: Tracy Hughes, Ashley Creswell, Donna

and Lauren Williams and Anna Bedenbaugh

Sunday Evening 08/24: Kelli Wise

Wed. Evening 08/27: Lisa Thibodeau

Sunday, August 31st: Hugh & Melanie Swearingen,

Lisa Thibodeau, Michelle Still,

Tal & Melissa Mims

Sunday Evening 08/31: Audra Bedenbaugh

Wed. Evening 09/03: Vickie Allen

HoneyBees (Ages 2-Kindergarten)

Today: Jeff & Audra Bedenbaugh

and Charlotte Ann Seawright

Sunday, August 31st: Doug & Tonya Baker,

Tammy Donaldson and Lily Schrock


Sunday Evening Children’s Activities

Today:

3-5 year olds Jeff & Audra Bedenbaugh

1st-5th graders Doug & Tonya Baker

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There will be no Swingbed visit

held this month

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Reminder: Today is “Building Fund Sunday”. We ask that each family give an additional $3 per week or $15 per month to help retire the loan. Our goal is to pay off the loan by June, 2009. You may place your contribution in an envelope marked “Building Fund” and place it in the

offering plate. We thank you for your help

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Reminder!

Next Sunday is fifth Sunday and we would like to remind you that the Sunday School offering taken up will be given to the Bethea Home.

Please give generously!

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Welcome Zachary Morris!

Diaper Pounding:

There will be a container located at the church

entrance if you would like to honor

Maggie, Kevin, Zachary and their family with your gift

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You’ve Got No Excuse...

not to come out a little early for a FREE breakfast before Sunday School. The whole church is invited! We are going to use this as a time to update our records and class

rosters. But, and most importantly; this is a chance for you….and you know who you are...who don’t come to

Sunday School for whatever reason...to get a bite to eat and register for your new class! Come out and give Sunday school a try and see what you are missing. We have classes for every age group and children LOVE Sunday school! The time is going to be Sunday, September 7th from 9:30 to 10:15 am; with a shortened Sunday school

following. Teachers, please make plans to be there and if you have any questions, please call our Sunday school

director, Brandi Miller at 637-9596.

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Introducing our new 2 and 3 year old Honeybees class! This upcoming church year, we are pleased to announce that there will be TWO Honeybees classes to accommodate our ever growing younger crowd! There will be one class for 2 & 3 year olds and another for 4 & 5 year olds. Make plans for your little one to join us downstairs each Sunday after Children’s Sermon!

Youth News

YOUTH NEWS & VIEWS

Attention High School Youth Guys! Come out

Wednesday nights starting August 27th

at 6:30 pm for a time of Bible Study with

Pastor Kyle. Be sure to bring your Bibles!

Youth, the cost for the new “highlighter” Antioch

T-Shirts given out on the Beach trip came to $10 per shirt. The money should be given to Linda Eubanks

Mark your calendars for the Youth Rally to be held at Big Stevens Church on Saturday, September 6th. More information will be in next week’s bulletin!

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Thank you to everyone who helped with the

recent Youth Beach Retreat!! A special

expression of appreciation to all those who

attended the Valentine’s Banquet Fundraiser,

to Kathy Miller for the waffles, to Lisa Turner for the chicken strips, to Tracy Hughes for the

Spaghetti Sauce, to Mrs. Essie for the apple

muffins and to everyone who donated funds and kept our youth and their leaders in their prayers during this time of fellowship!

The Youth and their Leaders would like to thank the Terry Family for opening their home, pool, yard and hospitality for last week’s Youth Pool Party and Cookout. The hamburgers were fabulous and the

fellowship was awesome.

Thank you to Steve, Angela,

Lindsey, Ryan and David!