April 2015

From the Pastor

WELCOME to the

Signal

Each Sunday morning following the worship services, Pam

and I host the days guests in
the Meeting Place, our churchs
hospitality area adjacent to the
Worship Center. Its our opportunity to connect with some of
the many new people coming
into our church, and were continually blessed in the conversations we have with our guests.
Each week we meet people of all
different ages and backgrounds:
young and old, families and singles, people who grew up in the
Lexington area and others who
moved here from around the
country. Weve met people from
every conceivable denominational backgroundand even more
excitingothers with no reli-

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gious background at all. Weve

vices. Our two large services
been able to pray with people
will be as normal in the Worship
to receive Jesusright there
Center9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunin the Meeting Place. My point
day School will be held as usual.
isnt whats going in the Meeting
Place, though. Instead, I want
On the Thursday before Easyou to realize the great variety
terApril 2well have our anof people the Lord is leading
nual Maundy Thursday service.
into our church. Each Sunday
Each year we come together on
as you come to Worship and
this night to celebrate the Lords
Sunday School, be alert to new
Supper and receive special
faces, to people who may look a
prayer for healing, along with
little uncertain
anointing with
about where to
oil. This service
As we give, were sowing
go or how to
is always worinto
the
Kingdom
in
a
act. Be sensishipful, prayerspecific way
tive to guests
ful
and
perand
newcomsonal. Youll be
ers. Take the time to reach out
blessed. Come and bring someto them. Each of us shares the
one with you!
responsibility and joy of welcoming newcomers into our
On the Sunday following Easfellowship. During the Easter, April 12, our Sunday School
ter season, I challenge you to
ministry is hosting an Open
pay special attention to that.
House. This is how it works. We
want our Easter guests to have
Our Easter worship services are,
the chance to connect with a
of course, the highlight of our
Sunday School class, so on Easyear. While the Resurrection is
ter well extend an invitation to
the centerpiece of the gospel we
them to return the next Sunlive out every day of our lives, on
day and check it out. On April
Easter we give it special atten12 well have a Sunday School
tion and celebration. Well have
display in the front lobby, along
three great services on Easter
with hosts, to give personal diSunday morning. The first will
rection for people to find particbe a simple service at 7:30 a.m.
ular Sunday School classes to
in the Chapel. The message will
visit on that day. This is a great
be the same at all three serday for you to bring a friend with

PASTORAL STAFF

Ian Geimer
Associate Pastor
(Next Generation Ministries)

Dr. Mike Turner

Senior Pastor

Jessica Wyndham
Communications Director

Dan Williams
Associate Pastor (Worship)
Alyce Gilliam
Associate Pastor (Missions)
Jerry Freeman
Associate Pastor
(Senior Adults & Congregational Care)

Jon Foster
Recreation Ministry & Facilities Director
Maegan Bolding
Childrens Ministries Director
Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director

you to Sunday School.

Finally, let me encourage you in
giving through this season. Galatians 6:7 says, Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for
whatever one sows, that will he
also reap. As we give, were sowing into the Kingdom in a specific way, just as a farmer plants or
sows a seed in the ground with
the expectation of the harvest to
follow. Whenever we give in this
fashion, the law of reaping is put

into effect. We receive in our own

lives in proportion to what weve
sown.
Praying for a great Easter season!
Pastor Mike

Getting to Know...

Kandice Hanley
Ministry Assistant for
Communications

Whats your favorite

about your job?

part

As a mom of two very energetic kids, my work at home

is never done, so I like to see
things get finished. The thing
I like about my work here, is
that I get to see things come
to completion and feel like
Ive accomplished something!
On Sunday, April 12, the week after Easter, we are hosting a Sunday
School Open House. This is a great chance for those not yet involved
in a Sunday School community to come and visit the various classes
currently offered at LBC. There will be information on all of our classes in the foyers beginning March 29. We hope that you and your family will take advantage of this great opportunity and get plugged in!

Wheres the coolest place

youve ever been?
There is a place in Asheville,
NC called the French Broad
Chocolate Lounge. You can
drink a liquid chocolate truffle
there, people. Liquid chocolate truffle.
Whats the last thing that
made you laugh really hard?
Jim Gaffigans bit on Four
Kids. I may or may not have
watched it eight times. Youtube it now, thank me later.
If you could eat anything right
now, what would it be?
See question two. Oh, and
homemade buffalo chicken
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Look Up Lodge 2015

What?

Who?

When?

How much?

Yes, please!

Non-stop fun, great memories with friends and growing closer

to God. Were pretty sure this is why summer was invented!
Completed second through fifth graders are invited to join us
for camp this summer.
Camp is August 2 through August 5. Registration is open now
and ends April 5.
The cost of camp is $200 which includes transportation, meals
at camp, a camp t-shirt and DVD of the week.
Registration requires a completed health form (available in the
childrens building) and a $100 deposit by April 5 (deposits are
non-refundable). Mail to: Lexington Baptist Church, Attention
Childrens Ministry, 308 E. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 or
drop off forms in the Childrens Building.

Childrens Ministry Summer Intern

We are now hiring for our Childrens Ministry Summer Intern. This ten-week, 40-hour position
is responsible for assisting with regular church programming, as well as summer events.
Please submit resumes by email to Maegan Bolding at maegan@lexingtonbaptist.org or mail
resumes to Lexington Baptist Church, attention Childrens Ministry, 308 E. Main Street,
Lexington, SC 29072 by April 19.
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For more information, please call Maegan Bolding at 803.996.8804.

Kids Day of Lexington

Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Virginia Hylton Park
LexKids is teaming up with local businesses and churches to
serve our community at Kids Day of Lexington. Last year, over
20,000 people attended this free, fun and family-focused event!
Our childrens ministry will have a tent set up serving cups of
popcorn, interacting with kids and answering questions about
our church.

We would love for you to help us! To volunteer, please contact Maegan Bolding at
Maegan@lexingtonbaptist.org.
Maegan Bolding
P.S. Remember, there is no Wired Wednesday on April 8 during
Childrens
Ministries
Director
Spring Break. Have a safe, restful and fun week!
Maegan@LexingtonBaptist.org

Fam Jam Worship Experience

Sunday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the LBC Fellowship Hall
Parents, its that time again: Fam Jam is coming! Pick up your kids from their small groups before the
10:30 a.m. service and bring them to the Fellowship Hall for some serious fun! Preschoolers are welcome
to join their families, too.
The goal of Fam Jam is to create an experience for families to learn and worship together, then give them
a springboard for conversations for days and weeks to come. It will last for about 45 minutes.

Ignite
2015

Student Ministry Families,

March was a wonderful month for the LBC Student Ministry. Every Wednesday in the month of
March, parents gathered to be encouraged and challenged in a D Group that I led called Parenting Matters. I am thankful we have families who see the potential in the Next Generation
of our students. Church, please join us in prayer weekly for our parents and families- this is of
incredible importance.
We also enjoyed our annual Ignite weekend. We had over 100 students worshipping God during
the first weekend in March. Our students learned what it means to be be rooted in their faith.
We are praising God for the life change that happened at Ignite!
April begins a busy spring semester that leads into a jam-packed summer. Parents, make sure to sign your students up for The Journey Camp. Also make sure
to check out our wonderful family mission trip opportunities to New York City.
You can follow all that we have going on through our website
Ian Geimer
or like our Student Ministry Facebook page to get all of our
Associate Pastor
Next Generation Ministries
updates.
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Ian@lexingtonbaptist.org

Upcoming
Student Events
LUAU NIGHT

Wednesday, April 1
6 p.m. in The City

LBC MASTERS
PAR 3 TOURNAMENT

April 18
10 a.m. at Caddy Shak
Cost $15 per player

THE PASSAGE

April 24-26
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC
For 7th graders & their families

SENIOR BLESSING NIGHT

May 22
$35 per family
Details coming soon

NYC Summer Missions

LBC has a unique opportunity for families this summer in New
York City. Were looking to send out two teams to NYC to reach
Central Asians and Muslims. Its a great way for families to
jump in with our churchs desire to reach these groups for
Christ and stay state-side. We currently have two dates, June
15-19 and June 29-July 3, for families this summer. Well be
partnering with a ministry in NYC called Global Gates (www.
globalgates.info) as we work on sharing the gospel of Jesus
Christ with Muslim communities. If you have
any questions or would like to secure a spot
for you or your family, contact John Wright at
jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org or myself. I hope
youll join us for one of these amazing trips.
Daniel Walker
Middle School Ministry Director
Daniel@lexingtonbaptist.org

JOURNEY CAMP
June 22-26
Toccoa Falls, GA
Cost: $269

NICARAGUA FAMILY TRIP

July 8-15
Ometepe, Nicaragua

LBC

SENIOR ADULTS

Senior Single Ladies

Breakfast Bunch
Thursday, April 9
9 a.m. at Lizards Thicket

Lunch Bunch
Thursday, April 23
11:30 a.m. at Lizards Thicket

Mens Breakfast Club

Thursday, April 16
9 a.m. at Creekside
Restaurant

Senior Adult
Appreciation Dinner
Friday, May 1
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
No charge, RSVP by April 27
and please see The
Encourager for details.

& Congregational Care

Be a Friend When Someone Needs You Most

Has a friend shared bad news with you, and you were at a complete loss as what to say or how to help? Do you talk yourself out
of visiting a friend or family member in the hospital because its
just too uncomfortable? Are you a good listener when someone
has a problem? Over the next couple of issues of the Signal, I
want to share some insight Im getting from a study Im doing
called A Trusted Friend, written by Tim Clinton (Executive
Director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at
Liberty University, Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care)
and Patrick Springle. Im looking forward to giving some easy
tips to help us all become better listeners and to
respond to friends and family with wise counsel.
Blessings,
Jerry Freeman
Associate Pastor
Senior Adults & Congregational Care
jerry@lexingtonbaptist.org

Senior Adult Day

Sunday, May 3

Spring Cookout at
Connie Maxwell
Saturday, May 23
This cookout is for the
resident children and staff.
Volunteers are needed!
Contact Marceil for more
info at 803.996.8843 or
marceil@lexingtonbaptist.org.

Senior Adult Cornerstone Luncheon

Maundy Thursday, April 2
Join us at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to watch the movie,
Son of God, from the producers of the record-breaking television
mini-series, The Bible. This major motion picture brings the life of
Christ to the big screen like never before as it tells the world-changing story of Jesus. A delicious lunch ($6) will be served, and the
movie will begin shortly after. RSVP by Monday, March 30 to Marceil
at 803.996.8843.

Help us update our

records!

On Maundy Thursday, April 2, we will come together in the Worship

Center at 7 p.m. for a special service of worship. We will remember
the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with communion, as well as offer
a special time of prayer, foot washing and reflection as we look towards the cross and the sacrifice made on our behalf. Join us for this
amazing evening as a church body.

If you have moved, changed

email addresses or phone
numbers in the past five years,
please make sure that we have
your current information on file.
Check ourlbc.org or email Brittany Matthews your current contact information, including your
full name, spouses name, childrens names, mailing address,
email and phone numbers to
bmatthews@lexingtonbaptist.
org. Thank you for helping us
keep our records current and
accurate!

On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will offer three worship times: we will

offer a simple service in the Chapel at 7:30 a.m. (no Wee Care or
childrens activities offered at this time), then two services in the
Worship Center at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School will be held as
usual. We hope youll join us and invite friends and family to attend
with you as we celebrate the risen Lord.

I am looking forward to going to

Cleveland, Ohio April 25-May 2 with
44 of the Singing Churchmen. Our
first stop will be the church where I
grew up and my dad was pastor for
11 years: Crestview Baptist Church in
Dayton, Ohio. We will be singing 14
concerts on this tour and sharing the
love of Jesus Christ at every opportunity. Please remember us in prayer for God to really use us for His
Kingdom! Here is our schedule for the trip:
Sunday, April 26
A.M.: Crestview Baptist Church
P.M.: Liberty Hill Baptist Church

MWANGAZA CHILDREN'S
CHOIR

The Mwangaza Childrens

Choir will be performing their
concert Breaking Free on April
19 at 6 p.m in the Worship Center. We look forward to having
them in Worship with us that
morning, as well. If you are interested in helping to house these
children April 18-20, please contact the Music Office!

Monday, April 27
Noon - Sing at Tower City Mall,
Cleveland
1 p.m.: Sing at Hard Rock Caf
2 p.m.: Sing at Town Square in
Town Center
7 p.m.: National Anthem at the
Cleveland Indians game
Tuesday, April 28
A.M.: Concerts in several Assisted
Living Centers
P.M.: Concert at Center of Hope
Bible Fellowship

Wednesday, April 29
Noon: Sing at Cleveland Clinic
P.M.: Concert at Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church
Thursday, April 30
Noon: Sing at Mayfield Heights
Hospital
Afternoon: Sing at University
Hospital Cancer Center
P.M.: Faith Works Community
Church
Friday, May 1
P.M.: Concert at FBC Mooresville,
North Carolina

They will bless you and your

family!

COMMUNITY NIGHT OF PRAISE

Praise Band leaders from our community will

be coming together to lead us in a Night of Praise
on Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m. in the LBC Worship
Center. This event will feature contemporary praise
and worship music and will also be live-streamed
on our website.

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Dan Williams
Associate Pastor, Worship
dan@lexingtonbaptist.org

Sunday School and Small Group Leadership Conference

Do you teach Sunday School or do you facilitate a small group at LBC? Maybe God is calling
you to teach, or perhaps your spiritual gift is teaching, but youre not yet using the gift? If
so, then wed like for you to attend this free conference on Saturday, May 2. Josh Hunt is our
guest speaker. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., and youll need to RSVP to Sandy Pityk. Wee Care
is available for children ages birth through 5th grade, but youll need to register with Sandy at
803.996.8821 or sandy@lexingtonbaptist.org before Monday, April 27. The conference begins
at 9 a.m., and well dismiss by 12 p.m.
Josh Hunt loves Sunday School and small groups. He is a leading guru
on the small group or Sunday School class. Joshs day job is writing
lessons for small groups four per week that correspond with LifeWay
studies. His lessons are called Good Questions Have Groups Talking,
and many of our adult Sunday School leaders receive the weekly supplements.
A well-known author and speaker, Josh is a graduate of Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his MDiv with an emphasis on New Testament Greek. He also holds a BA in Religion from
Wayland University. Josh is a creative thinker and an energetic speaker
whose passion is to see people come to know and enjoy God.

If youre a new member to LBC or have been attending for a while and have wondered about church
membership, then make sure to join us for our next Dinner with the Pastor on Sunday, April 26 from
4 to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This casual dinner is for new members or anyone interested in church
membership. Well provide your family with a free meal and tell you a little bit more about LBC, all while
getting to know you better. RSVP online or by emailing Robin Inman at the address above.
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March Focus: ARISE Ministry

In April, we turn our focus to our ARISE (Assist, Repair, Invest, Serve, Equip) ministry. The purpose of ARISE is to assist those in our community under financial constraints with needed home
and yard repairs. ARISE also provides many with winterization services when they may not be
able to afford them. The ministry also partners with several local churches and community organizations to provide repair services across our area. These organizations include, but are not
limited to, the Lexington Council on Aging and several local churches. Members of ARISE have
also deployed on several trips nationwide to provide assistance during natural disasters. Below
is a testimonial from someone in our community about assistance they recently received from
ARISE.
My daughters and I were blessed by the men in the ARISE ministry last January. I had several repair
jobs I had paid for in the past that were poorly completed. We did not have the money in our budget
and, due to a pay cut, were doing well to make ends meet. The men in the ministry were gracious
and did far more than expected. They were only supposed to replace tile in the bathroom but noticed
the original floor underneath was built poorly and went out of their way to rebuild the entire flooring
underneath. The ARISE team rebuilt our rotting porch rails and spent all day blessing my family and
our home. I was impressed with the diligence and Christ-like attitude the gentlemen shared as they
worked tirelessly for the sheer joy of serving. ARISE ministry is truly an extension of Christs hands
and heart.
If you would to learn more about ARISE or become involved in this great ministry,
please contact John Wright at 803.996.8836 or jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org.

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Alyce Gilliam
Associate Pastor, Missions
alyce@lexingtonbaptist.org

Short-term Mission Trip Opportunity

Are you interested in.
Interacting with people from many of the worlds culture and
discussing the Gospel with them without leaving the confines
of the good ol USA?
A mission trip opportunity suitable for your entire family?
Traveling to one of the most exciting cities in the world?
This summer, we will partner with Global Gates in New York City to
participate in three of their Sifting Weeks. The purpose of a Sifting
Week is to sift for people from other religions who have come to
New York and are being drawn to Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Each day will begin with some excellent training. In the afternoons,
you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that will go
into strategic areas of the city to engage with people and to share
Christ.
More information about Global Gates can be found at their web
site: www.globalgates.info. We are planning on sending teams on
the following dates:
June 15-19
June 29-July 3
September 21-25
If you are interested in participating in one of the Sifting Weeks,
please contact the LBC Missions Department at 803.996.8836 or
jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org.

We will be holding our next Oil Change Ministry opportnity on Saturday, June 6 at the Family Life Center from 9 a.m. to noon. This
ministry provides free oil changes and car checks for single mothers
and widows. If youd like to volunteer, please email Kevin Barber at
kebarber@windstream.net.

Operation Christmas Child

Collection Center
Coordinator Needed
We are prayerfully considering
increasing LBCs role with Operation Christmas Child (OCC)
to become a regional Collection
Center. As a result, we are seeking a volunteer to serve as the
Collection Center Coordinator.
This position will be receiving
oversight and support from Samaritans Purse.
The ministry requirements for
the position are to develop and
lead a team of Collection Center volunteers to share the hope
of Jesus Christ through OCC by
meeting the logistical needs of
collecting shoe box gifts at the
designated Collection Center.
Requirements:
Spiritually mature Christian
Strong interpersonal,
organizational and
communication skills
Connected to and
knowledgeable of local
area
Committed to the ministry
goals of OCC
Preferred experience
with logistics (trucking,
warehousing, materials
handling, etc.)
Regular email
communication required.
If you are interested in the Collection Center Coordinator position, or if you would like more
information about OCC, please
contact the LBC Missions Department at 803.996.8836 or
jwright@lexingtonbaptist.org.

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Wednesday Supper

MENU
April 1
Sliced Ham
Shrimp Gumbo and Rice
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Beans

April 8
NO SUPPER WILL BE SERVED

April 15
Fried or Roasted Chicken
Cornbread Dressing with Gravy
Mixed Vegetables

April 22
Chopped Barbecue
Cornish Hen
Hash and Rice
Baked Beans, Buttered Corn

April 29
Beef Stew
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Field Peas with Snaps
For children, chicken strips and
French fries are also served at
each meal.
All meals include rolls & butter,
assorted desserts, salad bar, iced
tea and/or lemonade and coffee.

REGULAR 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
Reservations Required.
Deadline for Reservations and
Cancellations: Sunday at 5 p.m.

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Make Weekly/Permanent Reservations!

Please make reservations online
or by calling 803.359.4146.

Lexington Baptist Preschool registration for the 2015-2016

school year is now open to the public. For information on class
availability and fee schedules, please see the handout available
at the Welcome Center in the Childrens Building, call Mandy
Long at Lexington Baptist Preschool at 803.996.8811 or visit
lbcpreschool.org.

APRIL 2015
Monday

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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
4:45 p.m. Missions Prayer Support (406 AEB)
6 p.m.
Evening Worship* (Chapel)

WAM Childrens Choirs Rehearsal

Tuesday

8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study

Ladies Bible Study (CHB 201)
Ladies Bible Study (RH)
Mens Bible Study (CHB 201)
Mens Prayer Group (CHB 206)

Wednesday
4 p.m.
Marathon Singers Rehearsal
4:45 p.m. Fellowship Supper (until 6 p.m.)
6:15 p.m. Midweek Worship

Wired (Birth- 5th Grade)

Encounter 431 (6th- 12th Grade)
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday
2 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Knitting/Crochet

Thursday

Friday

Senior Adult
Cornerstone
Luncheon
11 a.m.

Good Friday

Saturday

(LBC Offices
Closed)

Maundy
Thursday
7 p.m.

1
Easter
Services at
7:30, 9 and
10:30 a.m.

No
Wednesday
Night Supper,
Bible Study
or Childrens
Activities

The Hope of
Glory Series
Begins

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18

Sunday School
Open House
Quarterly
Business
Meeting
6 p.m.

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Mens Bible
Study with
Foster Christy
7 a.m.

Mwangaza
Childrens
Choir
6 p.m.

AEB: Adult Education Building

CHB: Chapel Building
FLC: Family Life Center
RH: Reception Hall

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25

Fam Jam
Worship
Experience
10:30 a.m.
Dinner with
the Pastor
4 p.m.

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