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WELCOME to the
Signal
Mark Owens
Associate Pastor (Equipping)
Dan Williams
Associate Pastor (Worship)
Jerry Freeman
Associate Pastor (Senior Adults/
Congregational Care)
Jon Foster
Recreation Ministry & Facilities Director
Ian Geimer
Associate Pastor (Next Gen Ministries)
Maegan Bolding
Childrens Ministry Director
Jeanette Simpson
Preschool Ministry Director
Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director
Jessica Wyndham
Communications Director
Jacob Powers
Media Director
each week a schedule of readings from the book for that week, along
with a few insights, suggestions and encouragements. If you already
have a regular Bible reading plan as part of your daily time with the
Lord, feel free to incorporate this Proverbs plan into whatever youre
already doing. Or maybe take a break from your regular schedule
in order to spend some time resting in this portion of Gods Word.
On the other hand, if you dont have a regular Bible reading plan in
place, what better time to begin than now? Just go to our web site
each morning through the month of October and follow the prompts
as you allow the Word to speak into your heart. I know youll be
blessed!
Believing God for a great month together!
Pastor Mike
Mark Owens
Associate Pastor for Equipping
mowens@lexingtonbaptist.org
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Preschool Playdate
Jeanette Simpson
Preschool Ministry Director
jsimpson@lexingtonbaptist.org
Friday, November 13
From 5 to 9 p.m.
The Great Date Challenge is an
intentional time for parents, and
we do the hard work for you!
When you drop off your children
in our care, you will be given a
complete pre-planned date kit.
You will have four hours to have
quality conversation, create
memories and simply have fun
together. Dont miss out! Signups begin in the Childrens
Building lobby on November 1
and will be open until were at
capacity.
The cost is $10 per child ($25
max per family), which includes
pizza for kids. All fees must be
paid at the time of registration.
Space is limited, so sign-up
quickly!
Maegan Bolding
Childrens Ministry Director
maegan@lexingtonbaptist.org
Ian Geimer
Associate Pastor
Leading Small
Encounter 431 is a midweek gathering for students, but its
also our gathering time for our adult volunteers and the small
groups of students they lead. This same structure also carries
over to our Sunday Morning time. We have some amazing small
group leaders that pour into our students week in and week
out on Sundays, Wednesdays and beyond. I hear stories upon
stories where our small group leaders are making a difference
in the lives of the students they meet with each week. With a
student ministry this size it takes more than just a few adults
modeling discipleship to be able to make disciples affectively.
Student ministry is not about numbers but about intentionality.
Weve adopted the concept of Lead Small within our student
ministry so that no student falls through the cracks. Lead
Small is simply five big ideas that every small group leader
needs to know:
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Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director
Daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org
Upcoming
Student Events
CORE MEETING
Sunday, October 4
4 p.m. in The City
For all student members of
our CORE Ministry team.
CORE MEETING
Sunday, November 1
4 p.m. in The City
For all student members of
our CORE Ministry team.
LBC
SENIOR ADULTS
& Congregational Care
The Parent Care
Conversation
Sunday, October 4
12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Service of Remembrance
Sunday, November 15
4 p.m. in the Chapel
Spending time with family and friends during the holidays can be enjoyable yet stressful. Having to
face the holidays with the memories of burying a family member can be dreadful. Lexington Baptist
Church will be hosting a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 15th at 4 PM in our Chapel.
We are inviting any who have lost a loved one (this year or years past) to join us for this special service. It will include special music and a message of hope as well as an opportunity to light a candle in
memory of your loved one. You are invited to bring a picture of your loved one to display in the Chapel
before and during the service. The service will conclude with light refreshments in the Reception Hall
(adjacent to the Worship Center). Our prayer is that this service will provide hope and comfort with the
coming holiday season. Will you make plans now to join us for this special service?
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Thursday, October 1
11 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 4
12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
$15/person. Join us for lunch
followed by an afternoon filled
with information and helpful
tips for planning and dealing
with aging parents. Led by
Kevin Skipper.
Thursday, October 15
9 a.m. at Creekside
Restaurant
Dan Williams
Associate Pastor, Worship
dan@lexingtonbaptist.org
On November 22 at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center, the Lexington Community Choir will
be performing Handels Messiah! This production will be directed by Bob Burroughs and
accompanied by the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Jerry Curry on the harpsichord.
To join the Lexington Community Choir, simply contact Dan Williams at 803.996.8807, via email
at music@lexingtonbaptist.org or come to the next rehearsal at Lexington Baptist (in the choir
loft) on Sunday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m. If you need a musical score, it can be provided to you
or we can order you your own copy for $7.
Are you a new member or a visitor considering church membership here at LBC? Then join us
on Sunday, November 1 for Dinner with the Pastor! This informal dinner will give you a chance
to get to know our pastor and staff, as well as give us a chance to get to know you. Dinner
will be provided for you and your family, and yes, there is Wee Care available for children by
reservation only. To register or learn more, email scartin@lexingtonbaptist.org or call the main
church office at 803.359.4146.
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Then the King will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you
clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Then the righteous
will answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you
drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when
did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as
you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.
- Matthew 25:34-40
God is doing amazing things through our Prison Ministry here at LBC. Throughout, the month of October,
we will highlight how God is making disciples behind prison walls. Are you interested in any of these
ministry opportunities?
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Committing to pray
Donating and collecting Bibles
Filling prison packets for Christmas
Writing notes of encouragement to inmates
Or perhaps, God is leading you to step behind the walls and serve in
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Worship services
Bible studies
Life skills classes
Fellowship meals during the holidays
Here is what an inmate in a local prison had to say regarding a recent fellowship meal:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your unbelievable gesture of love and compassion. I mean this
from the bottom of my heart! I mean, the thought that you would make time to come and share with us a special
meal is nothing short of amazing! And it was delicious! (I can tell the time and loving dedication that it took to
put it together . . . a detail that did not go unnoticed by our Heavenly Father, nor by my heart, and the hearts of
many people here). Then, the singing . . . it was truly heavenly! (Especially the song: Mary, did you know? That
has been one of my favorites of all the Christmas songs. And your rendition was very, very touching! A testimony
that it was not merely a spirit of performance as we see in our churches nowadays. Some people sing to be
seen and appreciated by people. You sang with your heart . . . and to be seen and appreciated by God himself!
That makes all the difference. And how my heart was touched by such anointed music and singing!
And here is a testimony from one of our wonderful prison ministry volunteers:
Being a part of our prison ministry allows me to be obedient to Gods calling on my life to share the love of Jesus
Christ with these men. Under the guidance of The Holy Spirit I try to challenge and encourage them with Gods
12 word. So many of them are lost and drifting through life. They need to know there is hope and freedom and it is
our calling to make sure they are looking in the right place: Gods word.
God is at work in the prisons, souls are being saved, and being where He wants me serving Him causes
inexpressible joy in my heart. I cannot do otherwise. The truth is setting them free and we have
to let them know because that is what He did for me.
Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting new and gently-used Bible to
distribute in our local prisons. There will be a collection area in the church foyer.
John Wright
Ministry Assistant, Missions
jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org
Please contact me at jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org or 9968836 if you would like more information about our Prison
Ministry or becoming involved in making disciples through
local, national, and international missions.
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Wednesday Supper
MENU
October 7
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Chicken Pot Pie
Sliced Apples, Green Beans
October 14
Roast Beef
Cornish Hens
Wild Rice, Early June Peas
October 21
Fried Chicken
Roasted Chicken
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
Glazed Carrots
October 28
NO MEAL TONIGHT
due to Light Up the Night
(No other Wednesday Activities)
FALL SCHEDULE
Supper served from 4:45 to
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Adults: $6
Children (5 - 12): $4*
Children 4 & Under Eat Free!
(Family Maximum*: $15)
Payable at the door
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Reservations Required.
Deadline for Reservations and
Cancellations: Sunday at 5 p.m.
Make Weekly/Permanent Reservations!
Please make reservations online
or by calling 803.359.4146.
Scholarships Available
The Mary Margaret Taylor Ministry Scholarship Fund provides limited
financial assistance to Lexington Baptist Church students who are
attending college or seminary and pursuing a career in a churchrelated vocation. Applications for the 2016 winter/spring semester
are available beginning October 15 by contacting Sylvia Cartin at
scartin@lexingtonbaptist.org or at 803.996.8803.
Completed applications must be returned to the LBC office no later
than Monday, November 30, 2014.
OCTOBER 2015
Monday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
Saturday
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday
8 a.m.
Adult Bible Study
9 a.m. Worship
Adult & Student Sunday School
Childrens Sunday School (All Ages)
10:30 a.m. Worship
Adult, Student, & Childrens
Sunday School (All Ages)
4 p.m.
Praying for Prodigals Group
5 p.m.
Missions Prayer Support (406 AEB)
6 p.m.
6 p.m..
Tuesday
8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Wednesday
4:45
6:15
7:00
7:30
Thursday
2 p.m.
Senior Adult
Cornerstone
Luncheon
11 a.m.
New Series
A Word to
the Wise
Begins
Parent Care
Seminar
12 p.m.
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Business
Meeting
6 p.m.
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Budget
Presentation
6 p.m.
Mens Monthly
Bible Study
7 a.m.
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Fam Jam
(Fellow. Hall)
6 p.m.
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Light Up
the Night
6:30 p.m.
(No other
activities on
campus)
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lexingtonbaptist.org or 803.996.8833. You can read The Signal online at
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