Senior Pastor Steve Foxworth Associate Pastor (Administration) Dan Williams Associate Pastor (Worship) Alyce Gilliam Associate Pastor (Missions) Ian Geimer Associate Pastor (Next Generation Ministries) Jerry Freeman Associate Pastor (Senior Adults & Congregational Care) Jessica Wyndham Communications Director Jon Foster Recreation Ministry & Facilities Director Maegan Bolding Childrens Ministries Director (Birth - Grade 5) Daniel Walker Middle School Ministry Director (Grades 6 - 8) Jordan Herndon High School Ministry Director (Grades 9-12) PASTORAL STAFF 308 E. Main Street, Lexington SC 29072 803.359.4146 24-hour prayer line: 803.808.7729 lexingtonbaptist.org FROM THE PASTOR Dr. Mike Turner Senior Pastor pastor@lexingtonbaptist.org miketurnerblog.com Summer is in full swing here at LBC, and were seeing Gods hand at work in so many ways. Our outdoor baptism just last month (pictures are available in this issue of the Signal) was such a blessing! Our students have been to their annual camp. Our children are full bore into their summer Road Trip. Were seeing new people come to faith in Jesus in wonderful ways. A young dad walked into our offce a couple of weeks ago and asked how he could know Jesus- our Next Gen pastors, Ian Geimer and Daniel Walker, quickly ministered to him, and he received the Lord into his life. An older single walked in last week with the same question. Dan Williams, our worship pastor, immediately led him to the Lord. Pam and I had the opportunity last Sunday following our last worship service to pray with a young couple as they received Jesus as their Savior. The gospel is truly the hope of the world and as we share it with others, we see its power over and over. Coming up in a few weeks is our annual Week of Refreshment. This year were calling it Come Awake, and it will run Sunday night August 3 through Wednes- day night August 6, each night at 7 p.m. Wee Care will be provided for children up to fve years-old. I want to share with you what to expect. Sunday (August 3) Reggie McNeal will minister to us on Come Awake in Your Faith. Reggie is a bestselling author, teacher & popular speaker for groups en- gaged in community service. We are looking forward to hearing him speak, and afterwards, well have a home-made ice cream social following the service! Monday (August 4) Jennie Riddle will lead us to Come Awake in Your Prayer & Praise. Jennie is a composer, writer and conference leader who travels across the country. Her best known song is Revelation Song, and her ministry includes leading local churches into a deeper experience of worship. You can learn more about her at www.jennieriddle.com Tuesday (August 5) Johnson and Sharon Dorn will minister on the theme of Come Awake in Your Marriage: Learning True Intimacy. Johnson serves as the pastor of Chapel in the Woods. He and Sharon have a unique and powerful way of helping couples in their marriage. Wednesday (August 6) Rev. Charles Jackson from Brookland Baptist Church will minister to us on Come Awake in Your Church. Rev. Jackson is a remark- able preacher and comes to us each year in the fnal service of our week. This year were also combining our choir with Brooklands choir, for a great evening of Spirit-flled worship and praise. Im so excited about this Week of Refreshment! Im asking you to do two things as we get closer to it. First, of course, we as a church body must be in prayer for this week. God responds to the prayers of His people, and as we pour out our hearts to him in prayer, He will answer. You can be a part of the 40 day count- down until the Week of Refreshment begins by going to our church website and downloading a weekly Scripture that will help guide your praying. The direct link is www.lexingtonbaptist.org/comeawake. Second, be here- and bring someone with you! This week is a great opportunity to connect with your friends and neighbors and bring them with you to church. May you have a blessed summer, Pastor Mike Sunday, August 3- Wednesday, August 6 7 p.m. each night in the Worship Center Join us this August for our annual Week of Refreshment! This years theme is Come Awake! Well be kicking off the week on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center. Each evening will feature a guest speaker and special music. Heres the line up for the week: Sunday, August 3 Reggie McNeal Writer, speaker, teacher Come Awake in your Faith Ice Cream Social to follow Monday, August 4 Concert of Praise led by Jennie Lee Riddle Worship leader, speaker and songwriter Come Awake in your Prayer and Praise Tuesday, August 5 Johnson and Sharon Dorn Chapel in the Woods Come Awake in your Marriage: Learning True Intimacy Musical guests Woody and Debbie Lingle Wednesday, August 6 Rev. Charles Jackson of Brookland Baptist Church Come Awake in your Church Musical guests Mass Choir featuring LBC & Brookland Baptist Church Choirs 3 For children, chicken fngers or chicken nuggets are also served at each meal. All meals include rolls & butter, assorted desserts, salad bar, iced tea, lemonade and coffee are also served. Reservations Required. Deadline for Reservations and Cancellations: Sunday at 5 pm Make Weekly/Permanent Reservations! Please make reservations online or by calling 803.359.4146. SUMMER SCHEDULE: Supper begins at 5:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall Adults: $6 Children (5 - 12): $4* Children 4 & Under Eat Free! (Family Maximum*: $15) Payable at the door No Meal on July 2 July 16 Fried or Roasted Chicken Wild Rice Vegetable Medley July 23 Beef Stew over Rice or Barbecue Ribs Steamed Cabbage July 30 Chicken Pot Pie or Sliced Ham Green Beans Baked Apples July 9 Sliced Turkey or Smothered Pork Chops Cornbread Dressing with Gravy Sauteed Squash 4 Are You Roadtripping With Us? ITS NOT TOO LATE TO START! Hey everybody! Have you been journeying with us this summer on our Road Trip? We have had a great summer so far! It is not too late to join in! For those of you who have been road tripping with us, who have you invited to join you? We are challenging our families to bring along another family with them this summer. Be really in- tentional- get to know your neighbors and the kids on your sports teams. Use this opportunity to share the light of Jesus. There are two components of our Road Trip we hope you are taking advantage of the Family Faith Packs and our collectable bracelets. Family Faith Packs include an activity book with parent devotions, kid devotions, prayer activities and community activities. It also has dinner time and drive time cards. We are praying these books bless your family as you grow toward Jesus this summer. You can still pick up Family Faith Packs in the Childrens Building lobby. We are also providing kids with a collectible bracelet for every Sunday morning and event throughout the summer. There are sixteen in all! Wear them proudly and share what youve been learning and experiencing this summer. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH FAMJAM 6 p.m. in the Worship Center FamJam is a high-energy, interactive worship experience for kids and their parents. The one-hour event will be flled with music, sketches, comedy and stories as we learn our place in Gods big story! Families will receive take home packs to reinforce the lesson too! FamJam is: Family-Centered- where parents and kids spend quality time together Kid-Focused- where learning is fun and relevant for kids Bible Driven- where the Bible is taught in a meaningful way that leads to life application User Friendly- where your friends will thank you for bringing them Creatively Wired- where video, lights, sound and drama are used to make a lasting impression FRIDAY, JULY 18TH Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at Gibson Road Soccer Complex We are asking families to set aside some time each week for in- tentional time together. This month, were providing the fun and getting messy for a team competition. Come prepared to get a little dirty (bring a towel!) as we share some serious laughs! TUESDAY, JULY 22ND Popsicle Pitstop at 10 a.m. at Virginia Hylton Park, Lexington Our preschoolers are invited to bring their parents for a fun morning of play and popsicles. Well bring the popsicles (lots of popsicles!), and you all are invited to bring your friends for a great day together! FRIDAY, JULY 25TH Small Group HangTime (time and place determined by the small groups) Our elementary kids and their small group leaders will plan a time and place to hang out outside of Sunday morning. They may plan a yogurt outing, bowling, a slumber party or a hike each is specifc to the desires and needs of every small group. Check with your childs small group leader for details! SUNDAY, JULY 27TH LexKids Serve This service day is for the whole family! We are partnering with the Missions Ministry and using what weve learned as we live out the love of Jesus and seek to serve others. More details to come! 5 Maegan Bolding Childrens Ministries Director Maegan@LexingtonBaptist.org 6 Student Ministry Families, What an incredible summer we have already experienced. Journey Camp was a life changing week for so many of our students and leaders. The testimonies of what God did in the lives of these students will be heard for years to come. Thank you church family for your prayers and support as we traveled to Georgia for this amazing week. Our summer intern, Sarah Talmage, started a girls Bible study on Monday nights from 6 to 7:30 at the Family Life Center. We also started our Sunday Nights with Sarah on June 22nd. Students are invited to join us on Sunday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center; we are opening up the facility for students to hang out and enjoy activities like volleyball and spike ball. For more information on this study or our Sunday nights, you can email her at stalmage387@andersonuniversity.edu.
Starting on Wednesday, July 2nd, all students are invited to our Bible study at the lake. This study will be held at Les and Tina Blackwells house from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday night in July. Students will need to bring their Bibles, swim wear and towels. We are asking the girls to bring snacks and for guys to bring canned drinks each Wednesday. On July 2nd we are kicking this study off with a bang, and parents and students are invited to stay until dark to watch our third annual LBC Fireworks Show.
On July 7th all LBC students are invited to Pine Island from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will enjoy Lake Murray, volleyball and other fun activities. Guys make sure to bring canned drinks and girls bring snacks.
On July 19th and 20th, we are inviting our students to participate in Pursuit 2K14. On Saturday, June 19th, students will be spread all over Lexington, serving the community. Students will have the chance to work in yards, paint, clean up trash and work alongside those people in the community who need our help. Pursuit 2K14 will fnish up on Sunday, July 20th, with a Night of Worship at Lexington Baptist Church. This is an event that your student is not going to want to miss. For more information please contact Ian Geimer at ian@lexingtonbaptist.org.
July 31st is our third annual White Water Rafting Trip. All students are invited but need to sign up with Daniel Walker ASAP. Please contact him for more information and to register at daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org.
Dont miss your chance to get involved with LBC Students this summer!
Blessings, Ian Geimer Associate Pastor Next Generation Ministries Ian@lexingtonbaptist.org Girls Bible Study with Sarah FROM 6 TO 7:30 P.M. IN THE CITY Join us on Monday nights this summer for a Bible study led by our summer intern, Sarah. Study material is Her by Emily Cole. This is for girls only, 6th to 12th grade. July 7 ~ July 14 ~ July 21 ~ July 28 Sunday Nights with Sarah FROM 5 TO 7 P.M. IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER Our summer intern is bringing the fun on Sunday nights! Guys and girls (6th to 12th grade) are invited to play games and have a great time! July 6 ~ July 13 ~ July 27 Upcoming Student Ministry Events 7 Challenging yourself to serve inside of the church body that you are a part of is always the right step to take. The gospel is personal, but it was never meant to stop with just you. Living out the gospel together brings unity that is literally beyond this world. Serving with brothers and sisters, with a higher calling than your own, forms a special bond with those you are serving with and those you are serving. When you read Pauls letters, it seems like hes name dropping, but when you get down to it, you see that he is connecting with those that he has a special bond with: a bond of servanthood for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I often see these types of bonds inside of our student ministry adult leaders. It looks like this: adults willing to share life with students, for a higher calling. For someone that hasnt tried serving, it may only sound like youre giving up some- thing, like time, to serve others. For someone that has served, it often feels like you are the one receiving the beneft of serving.
I am incredibly blessed by the connections I have made with the 6th grade girls. I believe it truly takes a community to raise our children. It makes my day when I see them outside of church and they run to hug me! I feel like I am receiving more than giving! - Christy Boscaglia
Please fnd a place to serve at LBC, for your sake. If you desire to serve in the Student Ministry contact Daniel Walker at daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org
Receiving More Through Giving Lake Party Monday, July 7 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pine Island Preschool Summer Safari Camp The Lexington Baptist Preschool is hosting a camp for four year-olds and rising kindergarteners from July 14 to 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $80, which includes lunch and snacks. Registration forms are available in the Childrens Ministry lobby. For more information, contact Mandy Long at 803.996.8811 or preschool@lexingtonbaptist.org. 2014-15 Preschool Registration Lexington Baptist Preschool is now open for 2014-2015 school year registration. For information on class availability and fees or to set up a tour, contact Mandy Long at 803.996.8811 or 864.706.8170, email her at preschool@lexingtonbaptist.org or visit us online at lbcpreschool.org. Daniel Walker Middle School Ministry Director Daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org Pursuit 2K14 July 19 & 20 Saturday the 19th is a service day, and Sunday the 20th is a worship experience at LBC. White Water Rafting Trip Thursday, July 31 U.S. National White Water Center Charlotte, NC; $45 The Transit Sunday, August 3 12 to 2 p.m. The City (FLC) High School Core Retreat August 8-9 Starts Friday at 6 p.m. Ends Saturday at 3 p.m. Middle School Core Meeting August 10 12 to 2 p.m. The City (FLC) Rising 9th Graders Launch Party Wednesday, August 13 5 to 8:30 p.m. Frankies Fun Park; $15 Encounter431 Kick-Off Wednesday, August 20 6 to 7:30 p.m. The City Promotion Sunday Sunday, August 17 10:30 a.m. Middle-schoolers: Gym High-schoolers: The City 8 For Senior Adults Why I Love Reading the Bible You might read that and think to yourself, You are a minister and a church staff member youre supposed to love reading the Bible. I havent always loved it I can remember days when Ive endured it to check off my reading for the day, but there have been several days lately when I had to stop myself so that I could move on to other things I needed to do. I have been spending my time in the Psalms this year during my quiet times, and I am seeing them in a completely different way. It has really been refreshing for me to read all these praises to God for who he is and what he has done and apply them to my own life and circumstances. I know you have seen God work in your life and around you in some pretty amazing ways over the years. These verses from Psalm 119 (129-133 NLT) really spoke to me: Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can under stand. I pant with expecta- tion, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your words so I will not be overcome by evil.
I love how the New Living Translation expresses verse 131 I pant with expectation what a great word picture! to pant- means to breathe quickly, but there is also the meaning of deep longing, as we fnd in Psalm 42 where the deer pants for water, so my soul pants (or longs) for God. with expectation- a belief that something will (or is likely to) happen. Is this how you approach your times alone with God? I have to remind myself from time to time to read with the expectation that God is going to reveal something new to me during my quiet time. It helps to remind myself that the writer of Hebrews says that the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, ESV). With the right mindset, we can discern the word God wants to give us every day. God says that as we pant with expectation and long for His commands, then He will show us His mercy. That is a great promise- He will be merciful to us as we immerse ourselves into Him and His word. My prayer for you during these summer months is that your time alone with God is rich, powerful and a source of strength. I pray that God will prove Himself merciful to you. Blessings! Senior Single Ladies Breakfast Bunch Thursday, July 10 9 a.m. at Lizards Thicket
Lunch Bunch Thursday, July 24 11:30 a.m. at Lizards Thicket Mens Breakfast Club Thursday, July 17 9 a.m. at Creekside Restaurant Jerry Freeman Associate Pastor Senior Adults & Congregational Care jerry@lexingtonbaptist.org Join us on Friday, August 8 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Maters and May- onnaise dinner. This is always a great event to kick off our Fall season for senior adults. Therell be plenty of fxins for BLTs (did I mention bacon??), as well as watermelon and cantaloupe as a cool way to fnish off your meal. This year we will be entertained by Amick Junction, an all-acoustic bluegrass and bluegrass-gospel group based out of Leesville, SC. Dinner is $6. Call Marceil Mangum to RSVP at 803.996.8843 or send her an email at marceil@lexingtonbaptist.org. Fall Jubilee The Old Time Gospel SINGIN/ LAUGHIN/ PREACHIN Conference for Mature and Senior Adults Gatlinburg Convention Center September 29- October 1, 2014 Make plans to travel with us to Gat- linburg, Tennessee for three days of music by gospel greats including Ricky Skaggs, the Kingsmen, Gold City, comedy by Dennis Swanburg and messages by Johnny Hunt and Dr. Charles Stanley. This is a great opportunity to get away for a few days and get spiritually recharged with your friends. We need to know right away, so give Marceil a call at 803.996.8843 or send her an email at marceil@lexingtonbaptist.org to fnd out costs and more details if you are interested. Deadline to register is Thursday, July 31.
9 Mark your calendars for the Weekend of August 24! We need you to come help us celebrate the churchs 121st anniversary by singing in the 121 Voice Choir on Sunday, August 24 in both morning services. If youd like to be a part of this choir, youll need to come to at least one of two special rehearsals: Wednesday, August 13 & 20 at 7:00 p.m.. To sign up, contact us at 803.996.8832 or via email at musicoffce@lexingtonbaptist.org. Jeff Cranfeld will be our special guest for the Annual Evening of Instrumental Praise with the LBC Orchestra, Au- gust 24 at 6 p.m. Jeff currently serves as the Minister of Instrumental Music at First Baptist Atlanta. His ministry includes arranging and composing music for church orchestra, choir, band, various ensembles and full orchestra - an overture premiered by the Chattanooga Youth Symphony. His arrangement My Great Redeemers Praise won frst place in the 1996 Metro Arrangers Contest, and he was named Church Orchestra Director of the Year by the Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Association in 1999. We are excited to have Jeff join us on the 24th- make plans now to attend and spend a great Sunday with your LBC family! Dan Williams Associate Pastor, Worship dan@lexingtonbaptist.org Join us in song as we celebrate the 121st anniversary of Lexing- ton Baptist Church on August 24. We need 121 voices for this special choir, and wed love for you to be a part of it. To sign up, contact the music offce at 803.996.8832 or musicoffce@lexingtonbaptist.org. Sunday, August 24 6 p.m. in the Worship Center Join us for an evening of beautiful music featuring the LBC Or- chestra and special guest Jeff Cranfeld. Make plans to attend! Arthur Martins is one of our LBC members who has faithfully served as a volunteer with Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS). Because of the huge need, he was there four to fve days a week. Recently, he had to cut back to two and shared his concern for the hours he now cannot put in. Though there are hundreds of volunteers in the count, he told me many of those may work one hour every three months, so seeing the numbers can make people think there is not a need for them. This is what Art wrote: Help! LICS needs volunteers. It takes a great deal of man hours to run an organization this size. Are you looking for a place to serve in the Lexing- ton Community area? There are places in the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry, Donation Center or even in the Social Service Center. Jesus said in Matthew 25:40, Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me. Come and check us out. You may be glad you did. I ask that you consider giving a couple of hours a week to answer Arts plea for help for this valued partner in missions. To volunteer for LICS, you must be 14 years-old or older- just visit their web site at www.licssc.org and click on the volunteer heart in the top right corner for an application. 10 Alyce Gilliam Associate Pastor, Missions Alyce@LexingtonBaptist.org Loving LICS Back Helping Do the Most Good in Lexington and Beyond Bringing Peace to Prison In 1 Corinthians 12:3b it says, no one can say Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit. Verses 4-6 say, There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. I have been blessed beyond measure since Ive been volunteering at Kirkland Prison, R&E Dorms. Gods Spirit is real to me as never before in my walk. To see the desperation, doubt, the searching eyes and fear in some of these men is sobering. I know God has called me and gifted me to minister to them in Jesuss name, and its the most rewarding experience I have ever had. The peace and joy we have when we are in step with Him is inexpressible. During a recent Bible study, an inmante, Ronnie, said publicly he wanted to know Christ but cant and was unable to explain. The following week I had a one-on-one session with him, and he shared his desire to accept Christ but was confused and didnt think he was good enough. Ronnie was trying to understand with his head instead of accepting Jesus with his heart and on faith. I shared with him for an hour, and he said he under- stood. We got down on our knees in the little room and Ronnie surrendered his life to Christ and was set free from bondage. Gods spirit became real to him, and he has the peace he so desperately wanted. Praise Gods wonderful love and the power of His spirit. 11 If you ever have to miss church or know someone that may like to watch our Sunday sermons but cant get here in person, check out our live stream! Every Sunday at both 9 and 10:30 a.m. we now offer a live stream of our entire service on our website. Just check out lexingtonbaptist.org and click Watch Live at the top right cor- ner. A countdown will let you know when service will begin, then the video will open. If you want to watch previous Sun- day services or listen to Wednes- day audio, just go to our website, click on Media and Worship On- line for a full archive of past wor- ship services. Have you thought about leading a Sunday School class? We would love to talk with you about it! Just contact Sandy at 803.996.8821 or at sandy@lexingtonbaptist.org. Toddler Time at the Family Life Center Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 Starting June 10th, the FLC will be offering Toddler Time on Tuesday mornings this summer from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a time to let little ones run off some energy while parents have a chance to fellowship with one another while supervising their children. There is no extra cost, but parents must be FLC members. To join the FLC or get more details, call Alys Blair at 803.996.8828 or email her at ablair@lexingtonbaptist.org. Scholarships Available The LBC/Mary Margaret Taylor Ministry Scholarship Fund provides assistance for LBC students who are at- tending college or seminary and pursuing a career in a church-related vocation. Applications are available in the church offce and on the church website. Please return completed applications to the church offce. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 23. 12 A Look Back Sunday, June 8, we came together as a church family at Gibson Pond Park for our annual Picnic at the Pond. We baptized 25 believers as a public profession of their faith in Jesus Christ- praise God! Thank you so much for joining us for such an amazing day. Were already looking forward to next year! 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday* 8 am Adult Bible Study 9 am Worship Adult & Student Sunday School Childrens Sunday School (All Ages) 10:30 am Worship Adult, Student, & Childrens Sunday School (All Ages) 4 pm Praying for Prodigals Group 4:45 pm Missions Prayer Support (406 AEB) Tuesday
6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study (RH) 6:30 pm Mens Bible Study (CHB 201) 7 pm Mens Prayer Group (CHB 206) Wednesday** 5:15 pm Fellowship Supper 6:15 pm Midweek Worship Wee Care (Birth - age 5) 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday 2 pm Prayer Shawl Knitting/Crochet AEB: Adult Education Building CHB: Chapel Building FLC: Family Life Center RH: Reception Hall *Sunday evening worship has ended for the summer. It will resume on September 7, 2014. **Our Wednesday night summer schedule includes dinner at 5:15 pm and one worship service at 6:15 pm. The regular schedule will resume on August 24, 2014. JULY 2014 28 17 18 19 20 29 30 LexKids FAMJAM 6 pm 15 Independence Day (LBC Ofces Closed) The Signal is a monthly publication of Lexington Baptist Church. For story ideas, submissions or comments, please email Jessica Wyndham at jwyndham@lexingtonbaptist.org. You can also read online or subscribe at lexingtonbaptist.org/media/the-signal. LexKids Family Fun Night 6 pm (Gibson Soccer Complex) LexKids Popsicle Pitstop 10 am (Virginia Hylton Park) LexKids Small Group Hangtime (TBD by groups) LexKids Serve Day 31 Pursuit 2K14 Pursuit 2K14 No Wednesday Evening Activities Preschool Summer Safari Camp 308 East Main Street ~ Lexington, SC 29072-3699 803.359.4146 ~ www.LexingtonBaptist.org CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Proft Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 50 Lexington, SC 29072