Thanks to everyone for making the Fall Festival such a huge success! Pictures from the events are posted here in the Views From the Pews Secion.
Archive for October, 2006
“BCC Special Events” Fall Festival and Friend Day
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006What A Weekend!
Monday, October 30th, 2006Good Morning Everyone,
Words can’t express the joy, excitement, and gratitude I feel at this moment as I look back over a weekend full of blessings! The Fall Festival was beyond fun and Friend Day was more than I ever dreamed it would be. Those who came to share in these events have no idea how hard so many of you worked to make these wonderful experiences possible. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. You are such a blessing!
It is such an honor for me to have the opportunity to serve alongside of such wonderfully gifted and committed people. Your talents are matched only by your willingness to serve. I know that there were many kids and adults alike who walked away from BCC this past weekend and knew that they had been a part of something special. Have a great week.
What To Look For In A Friend
3 John
Sunday, October 29th, 2006
What a blessing it is to welcome all of you to “Friend Day” at Britton Christian Church. Friends are unique gifts from Almighty God. Each of you who have taken time out of your busy schedule to come and share with us in worship today are important to us, we cherish the friendship that God has given us with each of you. We thank God for you, we pray for you, and value your trust, love, forgiveness, and companionship immensely. We are so grateful to Almighty God for you because you have chosen to love us, to share your life with us, and to bless us in such important ways.
Turkeys For Brit Vil Food Pantry
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006Last year we were given a great opportunity to bless those in our community at Thanksgiving by providing turkeys for the Brit Vil Food Pantry. We raised over $5,000.00, which provided over 500 turkeys for Thanksgiving baskets.
This year we have been given another great opportunity to be a blessing. For the next three weeks we will be receiving donations for Thanksgiving turkeys once again. If you would like to bless those in our community by providing a Thanksgiving turkey then you can make your check out to the Britvil Food Pantry and put it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. For each $10 donation one turkey will be donated to Brit Vil. Thanks in advance for being a blessing and making someone’s Thanksgiving special.
The Glory of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:1-11
Saturday, October 21st, 2006
Witnessing the culmination, the end result of commitment excites us doesn’t it? My heart is stirred by people who make huge sacrifices to pursue something that others think is out of reach, something outside of their comfort zone, possibly even beyond their ability. Those rare folks whose ears tune out the world’s voice crying out, “You can’t! You shouldn’t! You won’t!” are the men and women that we remember. They are the ones who willingly say, “No!” to many things in order that they can say, “Yes!” emphatically “Yes!” to one thing—and they stick with it. The world may ridicule this single-minded mentality, but what has the world ever accomplished? The crowd may snicker and make jokes, but what has the crowd ever done that’s been of lasting value?
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Coping With Grief During The Holidays Class
Thursday, October 19th, 2006The holidays are approaching and if you have experienced a loss it can be a very tough time of year. With this in mind, we are going to offer a class called “Coping With Grief During The Holidays.” It will be a one night only class. It is scheduled for Sunday, November 5, from 7:00-8:30 pm. and will be led by Lisa Curtis. There are books that we will provide for all participants in the class, but we need a head count of those who will be involved ASAP. If you, or someone you know, is interested in taking the class you can call the church office at 848-2046 to reserve your place.
Congratulations
Sunday, October 15th, 2006
On Sunday 10/15, we had a wonderful baby shower for Kayla Richerson, pictured here with her parents, Cassie and Steve.
Welcome to BCC!
Sunday, October 15th, 2006
Pastor Herman Stevenson welcomes the Isaac Family to Britton Christian Church. Pictured are Del and Linda with their childre, Shad and Patti. We are glad the Lord has sent you to BCC!
Friend Day is Coming October 29
Thursday, October 12th, 2006We want to remind you that two weeks from Sunday we will have our annual “Friend Day” at Britton Christian Church. I hope you are praying about the friend that God would have you invite to join you for breakfast at 9:30 am and worship at either 8:30 or 10:40 am.
The weekend of October 27-29 will be a big weekend for us at Britton Christian Church as we will provide a safe, fun environment for kids who will be out for Halloween on Friday, October 27. Our Fall Fest is so much fun, not just kids, so call the church office at 848-2046 to find out how you can get involved. One way that you can help immediately is to donate bagged candy to be given out to the kids at Fall Fest. Make plans to join us for Fall Fest and Friend Day.
Paintballing!
Thursday, October 12th, 2006We are going to have an all out youth war on the paint ball field. Make sure that you wear warm comfortable clothing, and come prepared to have a great time. We will be leaving the church at 1 pm, and arriving back at 5 pm.
Follow The Lamb
Revelation 14:1-5
Sunday, October 8th, 2006
The last three weeks we have been studying Revelation 12-13. We’ve learned about the “enormous red dragon” and the two beasts. When I turned to Revelation 14 this week I didn’t see the dragon or the two beasts anywhere, but I saw a glorious scene—the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with 144,000 gathered around Him.
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Prayer Requests – 10/6/06
Friday, October 6th, 2006Please Remember The Following In Your Prayers:
Church Members: Kim Luther; Cheryl Nave; Bob & Ina Witt; Leon Pyle; Sue Hayes; Beverly Redburn; Makayla Lambeth; Nick Duncan; Shelley Freeman; Ruth Ross; Jack Jackson; Dean Shafer; Jim & Shannon Kurtz & Family; Sandra Luke; Audrey Carter; Jesse Arevalos; Sterline Joyner; Bob Jaggers, Harry and Daphne Myers; Jo Manharth; Delmar Garrett; Ann Milliron; The Retherford Family; Lucille McKinney; and the BCC Church Staff and their families.
Family and Friends: Glenna Hays, mother of Mike Hays; Dave Lupold, friend of the McClure Family; Faye Harris, Lucille Greenlee’s sister; Steve Miller, friend of the Aday family; Randy Royce, friend of BCC; David Price, friend of Caitlin Ronck and Caitlin Bentley; Smith Family, friends of Rachelle O’Brien and Jenny Woods; Brenda Davison, friend of the Aday family; Phyllis Lewis, friend of Joyce Clark; Willie White; Burl Nowell III, Victoria Nowell’s father; Karen Risinger & Family, friends of Melissa Shafer; Bill Pirtle & Family, friends of Jane Moran; Ralph Redburn, David Redburn’s father; Brittany Stevens, granddaughter of friends of Mike and Ann Brown; Ann Gorbet, friend of Mindy Lee; Marion Gardner, Don Gardner’s father; Cane Valles, friend of the Jim Kurtz family; Jim Britton, friend of Craig Tigert; Janice Gipson, Sterling Simms’ sister; Will Thomas, Dana Stevenson’s uncle; Steve Brenholtz, Sandra McLennan’s brother; Kandy Ready, daughter of Bob and Delores Kessler; Lorie Chandler, Jonathan Chandler’s sister; Venitra Damron, Elisha Damron’s mother; Jerry Butler, Ann Brown’s brother-in-law; Mike Lecinski, cousin of Cosella Cuddy; The Haney Family, friends of Hal Clifford; Troy Freeman, Sr., grandfather of Troy Freeman; Jennifer Bardell, friend of Debbie Bentley; Bob & Barbara Tucker, friends of Jan Birsner; Hoss & Betty Belk, Jo Fischer’s Parents; Betty Buck, daughter of Ruth Ross; Richard Swart, brother of Juanita Sullins; Jewel McGoyne, Marcia Mitchell’s mother; Courtney Butler, Ann Brown’s niece; Walter Duncan, Lynn Leedy and Nick Duncan’s father; and always remember to pray for our President, our troops & their families.
The Prayer List is kept current. Please be sure to notify the Church Office if you wish to have your name added or removed.
Friend Day Is Coming October 29
Friday, October 6th, 2006Each year we make an intentional effort to celebrate the friends God has led into our lives. On Sunday, October 29 we will celebrate “Friend Day.” We want to invite you to begin to pray about friends of yours that you would like to invite to experience “Friend Day” with you. We will have two worship services, 8:30 and 10:40 am. Between the two worship services we will have a scrumptious breakfast prepared by our men at 9:30 am. I hope you will invite your friends to join us on this special day.
Choir/Drama
Thursday, October 5th, 20066:00-6:30 Drama
6:30-7:15 Choir
We will be preparing for our Christmas Concert for the next few Sundays. We would love to have you join us, so that we would be able to be prepared and bless our congregation on December 3rd. And, remember when you show up for choir, you can enter your name into a drawing. The winner will win a free paid 2007 BCC Ski Trip on Spring Break!
Youth Mission: Indian Mission Church
Thursday, October 5th, 2006Come join the youth as we serve the homeless of OKC. We have the privilege to lead in worship, testimonies, and serve a hot meal to those less fortunate than us. This is a great ministry in which we actually get to put the Bible into practice. We would love to have you join us this coming Sunday. We will meet at the church 9:30 a.m., and will return by 1:30 p.m.
Don’t Bow!
Revelation 13:11-18
Sunday, October 1st, 2006
We have learned in our study of Revelation that Domitian was ruling the Roman Empire at the end of the first century when John was exiled to the island of Patmos. We’ve also discussed Domitian’s hatred of the Christians of his day and his plan to establish himself as the most venerated and adored among his subjects. Seutonius said, “He (Domitian) loved to hear, ‘Hail to the Lord…’” Domitian employed poets to write about him. The poet’s entire job consisted of writing praises to the emperor. One of Domitian’s court poets wrote, “May I gaze upon Thee, hope of mankind, and favorite of the gods.”
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